Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi landed in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara on May 26 where he will meet with the Pacific nation’s leadership for a two-day visit.
Beijing is expected to sign-off on a contentious security deal with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare that will open the door for Chinese People’s Liberation Army to station troops, weapons, and naval ships in the region.
“Yi and [Foreign Minister Jeremiah] Manele are expected to sign a number of cooperation agreements that will enhance the bilateral relationship between the two countries,” according to a statement from the Solomons official government website….