Australia vows stronger ties with Solomon Islands amid China concerns

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Australia vows stronger ties with Solomon Islands amid China concerns

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Australia and the Solomon Islands are strengthening bilateral relations amid regional strategic concerns following China's test firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile in the Pacific. This move is seen as intensifying rivalry in the area.

SYDNEY, July 7 - Australia and the Solomon Islands said on Tuesday they were stepping up bilateral ties, a day after China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific in a move analysts say could intensify strategic rivalry in the region.

World Security Politics Australia Solomon Islands China strategic rivalry ballistic missile Pacific region

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