Solomon Islands has been ’on the frontline of an aggressive China’

Sky News host Sharri Markson says the Solomon Islands, in the South Pacific, has been on the frontline of an “aggressive China“. Ms Markson said this is the case as China “tries to take strategic advantage of the COVID crisis by giving aid to countries in the Pacific region“. “The aid then allows it to exert its influence and often comes with the condition of signing up to the Beijing Belt and Road initiative,“ Ms Markson said.
Back to Top