Tension over Solomon Islands security pact

Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Chinese Premier

Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Chinese Premier Source: AAP

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The Federal Government is defending its actions in the Pacific, after Solomon Islands signed a security deal with China.

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