BEIJING, April 19 (Reuters) - China has signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands, foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday.
The agreement has sparked concerns among U.S. allies Australia and New Zealand about Chinese influence in a region where they have for decades held strong sway.
The Pacific island nation switched diplomatic recognition to Beijing from Taiwan in 2019. After it was rocked by anti-Chinese violence in November, China donated anti-riot gear and offered to send police advisers.
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