Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has pledged to "firmly" support the Solomon Islands in security terms, his ministry said Thursday, as fears are mounting about Beijing's increasing military clout in the region after the two countries signed a controversial pact.Hours after Wang touched down in the island nation, leaked documents reported by the Australian Broadcasting Corp. revealed that China is seeking a region-wide agreement with almost a dozen Pacific island countries, covering areas such as security, trade and data communication.By boosting its security and economic influence in the As…READ FULL ARTICLE