Solomon Islands
Sacked Solomons minister says China switch pre-determined
A sacked Solomon Islands minister says the country's recent switch from Taiwan to China was predetermined. Audio
Two new cabinet ministers in Solomon Islands
Two new cabinet ministers have been appointed in Solomon Islands after their predecessors were reportedly sacked for supporting Taiwan.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 26 September 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 25 September 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomon Islands not ready for a dominant China
Solomon Islands is not ready for a diplomatic relationship with China, an opposition MP says. Audio
Solomons' premier promised big bribe to back China switch
A Solomon Islands newspaper reports that a provincial premier says he was offered a huge bribe to switch allegiance to China.
Solomon Islands and China seal relations
The Solomon Islands and China have sealed their diplomatic relations at a meeting in Beijing.
Solomon Islands 'not ready for a dominant China'
Solomon Islands' deputy opposition leader says his country is not ready for a diplomatic relationship with China.
Unease in Solomon Islands over Taiwan switch
There's unease in Solomon Islands after the government triggered the severing of diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China. Audio
Once a stronghold, Taiwan's presence in the Pacific wanes
Taiwan lost its two biggest allies in the Pacific this week, as both Solomon Islands and Kiribati switched their allegiances to China in the latest diplomatic blow for Taipei.
Solomon Islands to establish relations with China
Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele is travelling to Beijing to formalise diplomatic relations with China.
Sports: Solomons cleared to play at U17 World Cup
The Solomon Islands has been cleared to play at the under 17 football World Cup by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Australia says it respects Solomons' decision to switch to China
Australia says Solomon Islands' decision to end 36 years of diplomatic relations with Taiwan will not affect the Pacific nation's bilateral relationship with Canberra.
Solomons province to survey independence appetite after China switch
The premier of Solomon Islands' largest province says he will push for independence to maintain ties with Taiwan if there is public backing. Audio
Sols province surveys independence appetite
The premier of Solomon Islands' largest province says he will push for independence to maintain ties with Taiwan if there is public backing. Audio