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Solomon Islands says China deal won’t include military base

Floodlights illuminate the Chinese Embassy after a rain in Honiara, Solomon Islands, Friday, April 1, 2022. Seeking to counter international fears over its new security alliance with China, the Solomon Islands said it won't allow China to build a military base there. (AP Photo/Charley Piringi) The Chinese national flag flies outside the Chinese Embassy in Honiara, Solomon Islands, Friday, April 1, 2022. Seeking to counter international fears over its new security alliance with China, the Solomon Islands said it won't allow China to build a military base there. (AP Photo/Charley Piringi) Damaged buildings from the November 2021 riots in Honiara's Chinatown in the Solomon Islands, Friday, April 1, 2022. Seeking to counter international fears over its new security alliance with China, the Solomon Islands said Friday, April 1, 2022 it won't allow China to build a military base there. (AP Photo/Charley Piringi) Damaged buildings from the November 2021 riots still stand in Honiara's Chinatown in the Solomon Islands, Friday, April 1, 2022. Seeking to counter international fears over its new security alliance with China, the Solomon Islands said Friday, April 1, 2022 it won't allow China to build a military base there. (AP Photo/Charley Piringi) Damaged buildings from the November 2021 riots still stand in Honiara's Chinatown in the Solomon Islands, Friday, April 1, 2022. Seeking to counter international fears over its new security alliance with China, the Solomon Islands said Friday, April 1, 2022 it won't allow China to build a military base there. (AP Photo/Charley Piringi) Damaged buildings from the November 2021 riots still stand in Honiara's Chinatown in the Solomon Islands, Friday, April 1, 2022. Seeking to counter international fears over its new security alliance with China, the Solomon Islands said Friday, April 1, 2022 it won't allow China to build a military base there. (AP Photo/Charley Piringi) Damaged buildings from the November 2021 riots still stand in Honiara's Chinatown in the Solomon Islands, Friday, April 1, 2022. Seeking to counter international fears over its new security alliance with China, the Solomon Islands said Friday, April 1, 2022 it won't allow China to build a military base there. (AP Photo/Charley Piringi) Damaged buildings from the November 2021 riots still stand in Honiara's Chinatown in the Solomon Islands, Friday, April 1, 2022. Seeking to counter international fears over its new security alliance with China, the Solomon Islands said Friday, April 1, 2022 it won't allow China to build a military base there. (AP Photo/Charley Piringi) Graffiti written on the burnt out buildings from riots in Honiara's Chinatown from Nov. 2021, is seen in the Solomon Islands, Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Seeking to counter international fears over its new security alliance with China, the Solomon Islands said Friday, April 1, 2022 it won't allow China to build a military base there. (AP Photo/Charley Piringi) Graffiti written on the burnt out buildings from riots in Honiara's Chinatown from Nov. 2021, is seen in the Solomon Islands, Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Seeking to counter international fears over its new security alliance with China, the Solomon Islands said Friday, April 1, 2022 it won't allow China to build a military base there. (AP Photo/Charley Piringi) FILE - Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, left, and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang attend a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on Oct. 9, 2019. In an announcement Thursday, March 31, 2022, China and the Solomon Islands have signed a draft version of a security pact that could see Chinese police and other forces taking up duties in the Pacific Island nation, drawing concerns from traditional partners New Zealand, Australia and the United States. (Thomas Peter/Pool Photo via AP, File)
Solomon Islands says China deal won’t include military base