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Australia agrees deal to finance, train Solomons police

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Australia agrees to help boost Solomon Islands' police force with a finance and training package.

Deal includes Aus$190 million in financing over four years , training and infrastructure including a police training centre in the Solomons ' capital Honiara .

Solomon Islands has fostered close ties with China , which has raised alarm over China 's expanding influence in the Pacific .

China maintains a small but conspicuous police presence in country, sending cadre of officers to train locals in shooting and riot tactics.

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