China's Solomon Island naval base security draft agreement designed to 'intimidate' Australia, Joyce says - ABC News

3/27/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 11 months ago
by Stephen Dziedzic

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce suggests China may want a naval base in Solomon Islands to "intimidate" Australia or "restrict our capacity of movement".

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has suggested China may want a naval base in Solomon Islands to "intimidate" Australia or "restrict our capacity of movement".