Solomon Islands

A student rights group in Solomon Islands says the government's ignored those studying in Taiwan when it moved to cut ties with the country.

After breaking with Taiwan against US advice, the US Vice President has cancelled a meeting the Solomon Islands Prime Minister.

Solomon Islands is yet to confirm China as a diplomatic ally after ties with Taiwan ended on Monday. Audio

Vanuatu and Solomon Islands have raised the issue of human rights abuses against West Papuans at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen says she "regrets and strongly condemns" the Solomon Islands' decision to establish diplomatic relations with China.

Taiwan has cut its diplomatic ties with Solomon Islands and recalled its ambassador, accusing China of "dollar diplomacy" in the Pacific.

A Solomon Islands diplomatic taskforce has recommended severing ties with Taiwan in favour of China, as the government inches closer to a decision.

Solomon Islands prime minster Manaseh Sogavare has sought to clarify a comment he made on an Australian podcast that Taiwan is "completely useless".

The US Ambassador to Solomon Islands has warned the country would face challenges if it severs ties with Taiwan in favour of China.

A parliamentary committee in Solomon Islands is calling for written submissions on the government's proposal to sever ties with Taiwan.

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force is holding a ceremony this afternoon to farewell the Patrol Boat Lata which has been in service for more than 30 years in the country.