‘Seriously concerned’: China’s warning over Solomon Islands riots as Australian troops deployed

Australian troops and federal police have been deployed to the Solomon Islands amid violent protests that have rocked the Pacific island country.

There has been rioting and damage to property as angry demonstrators call for the resignation of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare over his recent strengthening of ties with China.

Chinese officials say they’re “seriously concerned” about attacks on some Chinese citizens and institutions and…