Solomon Islands

China Firm Nabs Solomon Islands Port Deal as US Watches On

The port reconstruction deal, part of a $170-million project to upgrade roads and wharves in the strategically-located Pacific islands nation,…

1 year ago

China Accused of Trying to Bribe Pacific Officials – Telegraph

Beijing offered Micronesia officials cash, free flights and alcohol, claimed its outgoing leader David Panuelo, for Taiwan invasion support

1 year ago

Solomons Says it Won’t be Signing US-Pacific Declaration

The Biden administration is keen to head off China's bid for influence in the strategically important South Pacific after the…

2 years ago

US to Host Pacific Islands Summit as China Woos Region

White House has invited 12 Pacific island countries, including the Solomon Islands, which signed a security pact with China in…

2 years ago

Australia Says China Solomons Deal Risks Destabilising Pacific

News that the Solomons PM wants to sign a security pact with China has created shockwaves in Australia and New…

2 years ago

US to Reopen Solomons Embassy As Pacific Rivalry Ramps Up

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to announce the opening of a new embassy in the Solomon Islands during…

2 years ago