China security deal with Solomon Islands
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A pact between China and the Solomons has alarmed Western nations concerned about a possible Chinese military base in the South Pacific
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CHINA’S FOREIGN MILITARY BASES AND BASE CANDIDATES

Atlantic Ocean
1 2 3 4 5 6 
INDIA
Indian Ocean
JAPAN
Pacific Ocean
Guam (U.S. base)
NEW ZEALAND
CHINA
AUSTRALIA

2,000km 1,250 miles
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1 Djibouti: Only acknowledged base, opened in 2017. Boasts 2,000 personnel, 400m runway and docking facilities for large warships

2 Cambodia: Reportedly signed secret 2019 agreement allowing China to place armed forces at Ream Naval Base

3 Pakistan: China has funded projects at Gwadar – port is key component of China’s economic and potentially military expansion

4 Sri Lanka: Chinese infrastructure lending has forced Sri Lankan government to hand over control of southern port of Hambantota

5 Equatorial Guinea: Alleged Chinese push to establish West African base on Atlantic Ocean

6 Solomon Islands: Draft deal says Chinese warships could stop for “logistical replenishment” and China could send police and military personnel to islands
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Sources: Associated Press, CSIS
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