The newly appointed Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Matthew Wale, announced on Wednesday that his government will review the controversial security treaty with China, established in 2022 under former Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. This treaty has raised significant concerns among the United States and its allies, particularly regarding the potential establishment of a Chinese naval base in the South Pacific. Wale stated that he had only recently obtained a copy of the treaty after making personnel changes in his administration. He emphasized the need for transparency and indicated that the treaty includes a nondisclosure clause, which limits immediate public access to its contents. During his first overseas trip to Australia, Wale and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese discussed plans to negotiate a comprehensive strategic treaty aimed at enhancing security and economic ties. Wale expressed a desire for the Solomon Islands to prioritize regional security partnerships, particularly with Australia, over China, which has previously provided police instructors to the nation.