Pacific Capture
Global Cultures
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45m
How Chinese money is buying the Solomon Islands
The signing of a new security deal between the Solomon Islands and China has raised alarm bells for some foreign policy experts, particularly in Australia and the United States. Among Solomon Islanders, there are anxious murmurings surrounding the potential establishment of a new military base. This film investigates how far Chinese influence is extending into the Solomon Islands, and what it means for the rest of the world.
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