U.S., Japan, Australia show concern over China-Solomons security pact

The United States, Japan, Australia and New Zealand are concerned over a security pact between China and the Solomon Islands in the southwest Pacific Ocean, the White House said Tuesday, citing "serious risks" the move could pose to the region.The statement was issued after China said the same day it has signed the deal, which has fanned fears among the United States and its ally Australia that Beijing's military influence may grow in the region.According to the White House, officials of the United States, Japan, Australia and New Zealand met on Monday in Honolulu and reaffirmed the four co…READ FULL ARTICLE