Solomon Islands

US to open embassies in the Cook Islands, Niue
Announcement comes as US President Joe Biden prepares to host a second summit with Pacific Island leaders in Washington
Published On 25 Sep 2023
Solomon Islands police deny China shipped guns, following Al Jazeera report
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Commissioner Mostyn Mangau says replica firearms incapable of firing live rounds.
Published On 8 Sep 2023
Solomon Islands MPs demand answers over ‘replica’ guns from China
Opposition leader Matthew Wale accuses police commissioner of misleading citizens after Al Jazeera report.
Published On 5 Sep 2023
Australia to send more police to Solomon Islands, extend mission
Australian mission will help boost security for the upcoming Pacific Games as well as next year’s general elections.
Published On 3 Sep 2023

US diplomats doubted explanations that Chinese shipment contained replica weapons, previously unseen documents show.

Not just the US and China; India, Indonesia and South Korea are scrambling for influence in a strategically vital region

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says China’s police will add to support provided by Australia and New Zealand.

Australia urges the nations to publish details of the police deal which it says will ‘invite further regional contest’.

The agreement signals a strategic win for China as competition with the US for influence over Pacific nations heats up.

Beijing says ship’s planned tour of five countries is to show that China is a ‘responsible’ country.

Statement comes as Australian minister visits Solomon Islands for security talks amid concern over China’s influence.

Inaugural Korea-Pacific Islands Summit comes amid Seoul’s concerns over China’s growing influence in Indo-Pacific.

Disease surveillance by the WHO shows mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever are rising sharply.

Daniel Suidani was known for his support of Taiwan, even after Honiara switched diplomatic allegiance to Beijing.

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