Potential China military base in Solomons

[WARSPITER]

Given the need for good relations in the New Guinea / Solomons area the comments were summed up by an editorial in
the Post-Courier newspaper ;

What is so hard about apologizing? Is the five-letter word SORRY so hard to utter? You might be the most powerful man in the world but President Joe Biden, your supremacy is nothing compared to the might of saying sorry.
We lost soldiers and war carriers, many innocent people were killed by your bombs and the Japanese army, and many of your old bombs left behind in New Guinea, still maim or kill people to this day.
So Uncle Joe, if your utterance was an unintentional blunder, just humble yourself and say sorry. That's all we beg of you. If you don't say sorry, the Chinese are more than willing to say sorry on your behalf.

 

[Denniss]

One shall not forget there would not have been uneploded bombs lying around if the japanese had not invaded the area

 

[Shinpachi]

How does Papuan Cannibalism (real or imagined) have anything to do with Potential Chinese Military bases in the Solomon Islands?

Ah, that way. Thanks
Common factor I meant was the lack of basic knowledge about the ongoing situation.
Not to be political but economical, as long as people in the region, widely Oceania, rely on China economy, nothing will be improved.

China lifts punitive tariffs on Australian wine after three years

China lifts punitive tariffs on Australian wine after three years

Beijing's 'economic coercion' led to 'deepest low' for Aussie vintners

asia.nikkei.com

 

[Shinpachi]

One shall not forget there would not have been uneploded bombs lying around if the japanese had not invaded the area

The Japanese government offered them to clean their islands many decades ago but they refused due to wealthy tourism resorces.

 

[Denniss]

If that's so then they should stop whining

 

[Shinpachi]

I have not heard any whining to Japanese for decades.
Originally, most of such unexploded bombs and shells of the quality were made in U.S.
Not our products.

 

[Wildcat]

Interesting talk about the unexploded bombs. I just watched a video on this very topic last week.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-DYCu8woT4&rco=1

 

[N4521U]

https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-30/aircraft-support-continues-solomon-islands

Just thought I would put this in here.

 

[GTX]

Solomon Islands praises Australia as 'partner of choice'

Sydney (AFP) May 21, 2024 - Solomon Islands lauded Australia as its partner of choice on Tuesday, a reassuring sign for Canberra as it seeks to counter China's growing influence in the South Pacific.

www.spacewar.com

 

[GTX]

Related

https://www.aspi.org.au/report/when-china-knocks-door-new-caledonia

 

[GTX]

Australia ramps up policing and security assistance to Solomon Islands

The federal government is preparing to unveil a slew of Pacific initiatives designed to bolster its strategic position in the region.

www.abc.net.au

 

[GTX]

$190 million police deal a 'Christmas present' for Solomon Islands

Australia has committed to growing the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force and establish a new police training centre in Honiara, as it tries to stop China expanding its security presence.

www.abc.net.au

 

[GTX]

Related to this topic but goes further:


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8NsrmKHXbc

 

[GTX]

Also related:

China now 'more debt collector than banker' to developing world

New research shows that China has emerged as the world's largest debtor for developing nations, which are due to pay back at least $54 billion to Beijing this year.

www.abc.net.au

 

[GTX]

Solomon Islands bars Taiwan delegation, sparks alarm ahead of Pacific Islands Forum

The Solomon Islands government blocked a group of Taiwanese officials from entering the Pacific country earlier this year, stirring fresh concerns in Taipei that it might be locked out of a key regional meeting in Honiara later this year.

www.abc.net.au

 

[GTX]

Big change:

Solomon Islands PM floats Pacific-wide security treaty in sharp pivot

Solomon Islands's new prime minister raises the idea of a Pacific-wide security treaty while meeting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this month.

www.abc.net.au

 

[GTX]

Tangentially related:

Australia and Vanuatu set to sign strategic pact after months of negotiations

Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese are set to ink the Nakamal Agreement, almost 10 months after Mr Napat pulled out of a planned signing ceremony in Port Vila, citing concerns around sovereignty.

www.abc.net.au

 

[destrozas]

China has had strong anti-U.S. feelings since the Communist Chinese gained control after WWII.

Taiwan likes the U.S., though.

That's why China is the largest holder of US debt, why large American companies like Apple manufacture in China, why 32% of Chinese exports go to the US, and why China is the third largest importer of all kinds of products from the US... The Observatory of Economic Complexity

What's mainly happening since 2026 is that financial policies are seeking normalcy, stability, and a standard for working, and the US no longer provides that standard, so they've decided to diversify their financing. China's share of US debt has dropped from 16% to 9.6% and is falling. Japan, which was the largest foreign financier of the dollar, has now fallen to 4%. China knows that, in a way, it needs the United States, and the United States needs China.

 

[destrozas]

The real issue is that China has 3 military bases outside its borders, while the US has 473 bases (including bases, military lands, and/or bases with financial support or military advisors, training, and military intelligence)...

database us global military deployments of Michael A. Allen, Michael E. flynn...

 

[GTX]

Australia enters new alliance with Fiji and more Pacific nations could join

Australia and Fiji strike a new defence alliance in a major development that could reshape the Pacific's strategic landscape.

www.abc.net.au