Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned China against building a military base on Solomon Islands, saying such a move would represent a 'red line' for Australia and the United States.
But the U.S. and its allies fear that China's ultimate aim is to set up a military base on Solomon Islands, expanding its military reach in the region and threatening the U.S. Navy's ability to patrol key transit routes.
"This is a shared concern, not just Australia, this is Australia and regional governments, particularly places like Fiji and Papua New Guinea," Morrison said.
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