Albanese launches bid for ambitious Solomon Islands treaty to counter China
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-06-01 15:56 UTC+10:00
Section: Politics / Federal
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Asia, Australia, China, Elections, World News, Asia Pacific
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will seek to capitalise on the election of a new Australia-friendly Solomon Islands leader by launching talks on a new treaty agreement and reviving a stalled policing deal aimed at curtailing China’s influence in the strategically crucial nation.
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