Tag: Solomon Islands
Pro-CCP Sogavare Steps Down as Leader of the Solomons, Dealing Major Blow to Beijing
On April 30, Solomon Islands’ pro-Beijing Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced his decision to...
China and the Solomon Islands Forge Strategic Partnership Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
In a significant development that underscores the evolving geopolitics of the Pacific Islands, China's...
New Zealand ‘Carefully Managing’ Not to Push Hot Buttons With China: Foreign Minister
New Zealand is "carefully managing" its relationship with China and avoids getting pulled from "pillar...
Indonesian Quake Kills at Least 268 People, Rescue Workers Out in Full Force
On Nov. 21, a powerful earthquake rocked Indonesia’s West Java province, killing more than 200 people...
Australia Accuses Chinese Jet of Intercepting Its Surveillance Plane and Endangering Crew
Australia’s Defense Ministry claims a Chinese jet’s “dangerous maneuver” and “reckless actions” placed...
China’s Foreign Minister Begins Pacific Tour of the Solomon Islands and Surrounding Countries
People’s Republic of China (PRC) Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a 20-strong delegation arrived in the Solomon...
Beijing Accuses Japan of Diplomatic Hostility and a ‘Narrow Geopolitical Vision’
While addressing Japanese entrepreneurs on April 26, Chinese ambassador Kong Xuanyou warned Tokyo over...
Japan Joins Australia and New Zealand in Protest Over China-Solomon Islands’ Security Pact
Following the Solomon Islands’ confirmation that they had signed a security agreement with China, Japan...
China and Solomons Sign Security Pact, Paving Way for Possible PLA Base
US officials voice concern over Beijing’s expanding international influence Following last week’s...
Solomon Islands Under Western Pressure to Scrap Security Deal With China
Last month, the Solomon Islands revealed it was in talks with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to...
Following Confirmed Security Deal, Leaked File Reveals China Intended to Build Naval Base in the Solomon
Last month, a leaked document said the government of the Solomon Islands confirmed it was in talks with...
Solomon Islands Confirms Security Draft with China, Alarming Neighbors in Pacific Region: Leaked Files
The Solomon Islands reveals it is in talks with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to draft a security...