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In the election agenda of the two major parties in Australia, in matters of defense and foreign policy, the Solomon Islands and China are constantly on the table of controversy. The Pacific island nation says it does not want become a "sandwich" between Australia and China.

A new security deal between China and Solomon Islands has been the subject of heated debate.

A security deal between China and Solomon Islands has been the subject of heated debate. Source: SBS

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison and (right) Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese in the 2022 Australian federal election campaign. Source: NEWS CORP AUSTRALIA POOL

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