Tensions are high between China and Australia over Solomon Islands, but it’s in everyone’s interests to simmer down

Over the last month, tensions between China, Australia andSolomon Islands have escalated dramatically over the draft of a security treaty between the Pacific nation and China, that some fear could see China establish a military base in Solomon Islands.There have been heated words from all sides, China intimating that Australia is promoting US-led competition in the region; Australia voicing fears