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China-Solomon Islands relations

September 09, 2020
How China and Taiwan Became ‘Pawns’ in Solomon Islands’ Internal Dispute
By Grant Wyeth
The question of recognizing China vs. Taiwan has been weaponized in a long-standing dispute between Malaita and the central Solomon Islands government.

January 03, 2020
Solomon Islands: A Pacific Linchpin Is Pulled
By Jason Li
A closer look at the significance of a key diplomatic switch.

October 18, 2019
Perceiving China’s Influence in the Pacific: The Case of Solomon Islands
By Denghua Zhang
A closer look at the logic put forth by the Solomon Islands’ task force which examined the choice between Taiwan and China.

September 10, 2019
Taiwan Hosts Top Solomon Islands Official Amid Reports of a Diplomatic Switch to Beijing
By Nick Aspinwall
Solomon islands foreign minister visits Taipei days after a report said a diplomatic switch to Beijing was imminent.

May 29, 2019
China and Taiwan on the Mind as Australia’s Morrison Heads to the Solomon Islands
By Grant Wyeth
Finding a position respectful of Honiara that also maintains Canberra’s strategic desires will require a deft touch.

May 01, 2019
Riots in the Solomon Islands Greet Returned Prime Minister
By Grant Wyeth
After a calm election, frustrations flared as Manasseh Sogavare returned, for the fourth time, to the prime ministership.

April 05, 2019
A Smooth Solomon Islands Election
By Grant Wyeth
Although counting continues, it seems that the first post-RAMSI election has been a success.
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