Longtime China expert Gordon G. Chang, a distinguished senior fellow at the Gatestone Institute, is warning bluntly that "China is taking over the Pacific."
His comments focused on a new announcement from the Solomon Islands that the government there would be "Expanding" security arrangements and including China in its planning process.
"The announcement was defensive. The day before, opponents of a security pact with China leaked what was labeled a 'draft' agreement. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare's government did not confirm the authenticity of the leaked document, but observers believe he intends that version to be final. Australia, which expressed 'great concern,' confirmed the draft as authentic," Chang wrote.
It's titled "Framework Agreement Between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Solomon Islands on Security Cooperation" and suggests a "Disturbing trend," he found.
It states, "China may, according to its own needs and with the consent of Solomon Islands, make ship visits to, carry out logistical replenishment in, and have stopover and transition in Solomon Islands, and the relevant forces of China can be used to protect the safety of Chinese personnel and major projects in Solomon Islands."
100%. 0%. It's full reach, Chang explained, means China could "Sever shipping lanes and air links connecting the U.S. with its treaty ally Australia and partner New Zealand."
He said, "The Solomons are not an isolated instance of Chinese penetration of Pacific governments. There is now talk that China will ink a security agreement with Papua New Guinea, just north of Australia."
https://www.wnd.com/2022/04/gordon-changs-warning-china-taking-pacific/
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