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China moves military to Aussies backyard… Aussies balls shrinked
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Having said that, that island is half desert half barbarians, why bother about a chihuahua?
Calls for Australia to INVADE the Solomon Islands before it strikes a deal with China: 'This is our Cuban missile crisis'
- Commentator calls for Australia to invade Solomon Islands to stop China deal
- David Llewellyn-Smith argues Australia should 'engineer' regime change
- A leaked document revealed Beijing plans to put a military base in South Pacific
PUBLISHED: 05:31 BST, 25 March 2022 | UPDATED: 07:21 BST, 25 March 2022
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A commentator has called for Australia to invade the Solomon Islands and 'engineer' regime change after Beijing's plans to establish a Chinese military base in the South Pacific nation were leaked.
In the publication Macrobusiness, David Llewellyn-Smith argues that Scott Morrison should 'force a direct confrontation' with the communist superpower over the Solomons using 'any and all means necessary' to drive Beijing out of the region.
The editorial also describes the situation as 'Australia's Cuban missile crisis'.
'There is no way that Australia can allow this deal to proceed,' Llewellyn-Smith said.
'If it must, the nation should invade and capture Guadalcanal such that we engineer regime change in Honiara.
'There are other soft power levers to pull first and we should pull them forcefully. But we should also immediately begin amassing an amphibious invasion force to add pressure.'
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The outspoken economics editor said it would be a huge mistake to allow the authoritarian state to park vessels and aircraft carriers within direct striking distance of every Australian city on the east coast.
'Any time that Beijing disagrees with Canberra, it will open the hatches on its Solomon-based cruise missiles and ask us to reconsider,' he said.
'This will include no disagreement with Beijing over key features of the silent invasion like a cowed media, as well as increased migration and bribery without accountability, eventually capturing enough federal seats that Beijing controls elections.
'This is Australia's Cuban missile crisis. It is our red line that China and the Pacific Islands must never be allowed to cross.'
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An explosive leaked document on Thursday revealed Beijing's intention to set up a permanent military and police presence in the Solomon Islands.
The office of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare confirmed the draft document 24 hours later and made an attempt to quell the fears of other South Pacific nations, Australia foremost among them.
'The Solomon Islands values its 2017 Security Agreement with Australia, it is the country’s first security agreement,' the statement said.
'In diversifying the country’s security partnership including China, the government is working to sign off and implement a number of development frameworks with China to further create a safe and secure environment for local and foreign investments...
'Solomon Islands continue to preserve its Security Agreement with Australia as it develops and deepens its relations with all partners including with China.
'Solomon Islands recognize and appreciate the presence of Australia, Fiji and New Zealand Security Personnel...'
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The Australian government is clamouring for answers after the draft document was posted online Thursday, suggesting Beijing could deploy troops to 'protect the safety of Chinese personnel and major projects in Solomon Islands'.
Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Zed Seselja, told the ABC he's unsettled by the development and that the Australian High Commissioner has spoken to the Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and shared 'a number of concerns'.
'I have also had some exchanges with counterparts in the region which I think also share a number of our concerns,' he said.
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Share'If you look at some of the security challenges we have responded to as a Pacific family, and we don’t see a role for an authoritarian regime to be obviously coming into the security environment into the region.
'That is something important to Australia, to our interests but also the interests of the broader Pacific.
'We work well together. We don't see a need in the security environment to go beyond that and it does potentially have implications and we will see significant pushback in the region.'
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The agreement says Solomon Islands, east of Papua New Guinea, could 'request China to send police, armed police, military personnel and other law enforcement and armed forces' to the country.
It further states China may 'make ship visits, to carry out logistical replenishment in, and have stopover and transition in Solomon Islands'.
It was first published online by an adviser to a regional premier in the country.
Malaita provincial government premier Daniel Suidani has previously criticised his country for cosying up to China.
Tensions have been simmering in Solomon Islands since Prime Minister Sogavare broke off diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favour of Beijing in September 2019.
The move angered many locals who fear the country's natural resources - mainly fishing, palm oil and logging - are being fleeced by the authoritarian power.
Beijing handed over about $730million to the Solomon Islands government after the diplomatic switch was made.
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Public sentiment is that this money was paid in exchange for a piece of their sovereignty including access to politicians and backdoors to ownership of both public and private businesses.
Opposition politicians also claim the Chinese Government funded Mr Sogavare's political campaign at the last election and gifted him a personal slush fund to win the votes of fellow MPs.
In the wake of anti-Beijing riots in November that left almost every building in Chinatown smoldering, Mr Sogavare called on Australian Police and military to send a peacekeeping force.
In the weeks that followed, a contingent of Chinese police officers were also deployed to Solomon Islands to work with local authorities to maintain order and guard Chinese interests.
Rory Medcalf, the head of the National Security College in Canberra, said the leaked paper is deeply troubling for Australia and other nations in the region.
'This is news of serious security concern to Australia, New Zealand and our Pacific friends - an open door from Honiara for Chinese armed forces to operate in Solomon Islands.'
He said it could provide proof to previously skeptical observers of China's alleged intent to establish a military presence in the South Pacific.
We now have quite a few countries with intercontinental missiles… Russia, China, North Korea can nuke US. That should keep US busy.
If Aussies send all their drunkards to Solomon island, the island could indeed be decimated. But wait… they’ll carry out attacks only during office hours 9am to 3pmCalls for Australia to INVADE the Solomon Islands before it strikes a deal with China: 'This is our Cuban missile crisis'
By LEVI PARSONS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA
- Commentator calls for Australia to invade Solomon Islands to stop China deal
- David Llewellyn-Smith argues Australia should 'engineer' regime change
- A leaked document revealed Beijing plans to put a military base in South Pacific
PUBLISHED: 05:31 BST, 25 March 2022 | UPDATED: 07:21 BST, 25 March 2022
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A commentator has called for Australia to invade the Solomon Islands and 'engineer' regime change after Beijing's plans to establish a Chinese military base in the South Pacific nation were leaked.
In the publication Macrobusiness, David Llewellyn-Smith argues that Scott Morrison should 'force a direct confrontation' with the communist superpower over the Solomons using 'any and all means necessary' to drive Beijing out of the region.
The editorial also describes the situation as 'Australia's Cuban missile crisis'.
'There is no way that Australia can allow this deal to proceed,' Llewellyn-Smith said.
'If it must, the nation should invade and capture Guadalcanal such that we engineer regime change in Honiara.
'There are other soft power levers to pull first and we should pull them forcefully. But we should also immediately begin amassing an amphibious invasion force to add pressure.'
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Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi (right) shakes hands with Solomon Islands foreign minister Jeremiah Manele (left) during a ceremony to mark the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two nations on September 21, 2019
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An explosive leaked document (pictured) has revealed that Solomon Islands could soon have a Chinese military presence in the Pacific nation
The outspoken economics editor said it would be a huge mistake to allow the authoritarian state to park vessels and aircraft carriers within direct striking distance of every Australian city on the east coast.
'Any time that Beijing disagrees with Canberra, it will open the hatches on its Solomon-based cruise missiles and ask us to reconsider,' he said.
'This will include no disagreement with Beijing over key features of the silent invasion like a cowed media, as well as increased migration and bribery without accountability, eventually capturing enough federal seats that Beijing controls elections.
'This is Australia's Cuban missile crisis. It is our red line that China and the Pacific Islands must never be allowed to cross.'
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Shocking disparities between Australia and China's military power shows we would struggle in a war
An explosive leaked document on Thursday revealed Beijing's intention to set up a permanent military and police presence in the Solomon Islands.
The office of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare confirmed the draft document 24 hours later and made an attempt to quell the fears of other South Pacific nations, Australia foremost among them.
'The Solomon Islands values its 2017 Security Agreement with Australia, it is the country’s first security agreement,' the statement said.
'In diversifying the country’s security partnership including China, the government is working to sign off and implement a number of development frameworks with China to further create a safe and secure environment for local and foreign investments...
'Solomon Islands continue to preserve its Security Agreement with Australia as it develops and deepens its relations with all partners including with China.
'Solomon Islands recognize and appreciate the presence of Australia, Fiji and New Zealand Security Personnel...'
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Soldiers of Chinese People's Liberation Army (pictured) fire a mortar during a live-fire military exercise in 2021. A leaked document suggests Chinese soldiers could soon be deployed to Solomon Islands
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Manasseh Sogavare has face mounting pressure over his cozy financial relationship with China
The Australian government is clamouring for answers after the draft document was posted online Thursday, suggesting Beijing could deploy troops to 'protect the safety of Chinese personnel and major projects in Solomon Islands'.
Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Zed Seselja, told the ABC he's unsettled by the development and that the Australian High Commissioner has spoken to the Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and shared 'a number of concerns'.
'I have also had some exchanges with counterparts in the region which I think also share a number of our concerns,' he said.
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'If you look at some of the security challenges we have responded to as a Pacific family, and we don’t see a role for an authoritarian regime to be obviously coming into the security environment into the region.
'That is something important to Australia, to our interests but also the interests of the broader Pacific.
'We work well together. We don't see a need in the security environment to go beyond that and it does potentially have implications and we will see significant pushback in the region.'
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Tensions have been simmering in Solomon Islands since Prime Minister Sogavare broke off diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favour of Beijing in September 2019. Pictured: Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare (right) and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing
The agreement says Solomon Islands, east of Papua New Guinea, could 'request China to send police, armed police, military personnel and other law enforcement and armed forces' to the country.
It further states China may 'make ship visits, to carry out logistical replenishment in, and have stopover and transition in Solomon Islands'.
It was first published online by an adviser to a regional premier in the country.
Malaita provincial government premier Daniel Suidani has previously criticised his country for cosying up to China.
Tensions have been simmering in Solomon Islands since Prime Minister Sogavare broke off diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favour of Beijing in September 2019.
The move angered many locals who fear the country's natural resources - mainly fishing, palm oil and logging - are being fleeced by the authoritarian power.
Beijing handed over about $730million to the Solomon Islands government after the diplomatic switch was made.
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US Marines are seen at the ADF Robertson Barracks in Darwin as tensions with China rise
Public sentiment is that this money was paid in exchange for a piece of their sovereignty including access to politicians and backdoors to ownership of both public and private businesses.
Opposition politicians also claim the Chinese Government funded Mr Sogavare's political campaign at the last election and gifted him a personal slush fund to win the votes of fellow MPs.
In the wake of anti-Beijing riots in November that left almost every building in Chinatown smoldering, Mr Sogavare called on Australian Police and military to send a peacekeeping force.
In the weeks that followed, a contingent of Chinese police officers were also deployed to Solomon Islands to work with local authorities to maintain order and guard Chinese interests.
Rory Medcalf, the head of the National Security College in Canberra, said the leaked paper is deeply troubling for Australia and other nations in the region.
'This is news of serious security concern to Australia, New Zealand and our Pacific friends - an open door from Honiara for Chinese armed forces to operate in Solomon Islands.'
He said it could provide proof to previously skeptical observers of China's alleged intent to establish a military presence in the South Pacific.
clearly reveals the double standard constantly being practised by the amdk. these amdk scums considered it a threat , yet for ukraine to join nato
is not a threat to russia and russia should not intervene
Yeah lah.... see u get fucked by blue camels is fun...
Since the angmohs like to brand China as copycat, China might as well live up to the accusations by setting up strategic military bases across the world. It is quite a good deterrent, as you can see Scomo the chihuahua has stopped barking recently.
Why bother? In 30 years that place will be underwater. Aussie can park their nuclear subs there.
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