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Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands critic of China, Daniel Suidani, dies on eve of protest court ruling

Daniel Suidani said he opposed the change in diplomatic ties because Mr Sogavare had not canvassed his intentions during the election campaign.
Daniel Suidani said he opposed the change in diplomatic ties because Mr Sogavare had not canvassed his intentions during the election campaign.

Pacific policing becomes new front in China-West rivalry

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force.

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force and China Police Liaison Team conduct community policing awareness in Malaita Province (Photo: Royal Solomon Islands Police Force)
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force.

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force and China Police Liaison Team conduct community policing awareness in Malaita Province (Photo: Royal Solomon Islands Police Force)

China pilots village surveillance in Solomon Islands, seeks stability

FILE PHOTO: Flags of Solomon Islands and China flutter near the Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, China July 11, 2023. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Flags of Solomon Islands and China flutter near the Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, China July 11, 2023. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo

Pacific Island leaders back ‘ocean of peace’ at fraught summit

Leaders of Pacific Islands nations attend the opening session of the leaders’ plenary at the Pacific Islands Forum summit in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Leaders of Pacific Islands nations attend the opening session of the leaders’ plenary at the Pacific Islands Forum summit in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Pacific Islands leaders meet to discuss security, climate change

FILE PHOTO: Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks at a Labor party election night event in Sydney, Australia, May 3, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks at a Labor party election night event in Sydney, Australia, May 3, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/ File Photo

US, China and other partners barred from Pacific Islands summit as regional tensions bite

The annual Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting in Suva on Aug 14. The US, China and Taiwan have been barred from an upcoming annual summit of Pacific island nations.
The annual Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting in Suva on Aug 14. The US, China and Taiwan have been barred from an upcoming annual summit of Pacific island nations.

Pacific Islands Forum sticks with decision to block key donors from meeting

Solomon Islands blocks US, China, Taiwan from Pacific’s top political meet

FILE PHOTO: Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele delivers a speech during a plenary session at the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which gathers leaders, researchers and activists to discuss how to protect marine life, at the Centre des Expositions conference centre in Nice, France, June 9, 2025. REUTERS/Manon Cruz/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele delivers a speech during a plenary session at the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which gathers leaders, researchers and activists to discuss how to protect marine life, at the Centre des Expositions conference centre in Nice, France, June 9, 2025. REUTERS/Manon Cruz/File Photo

Australia says China is likely to spy on its military drills with US

The comments by a government minister came as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made a six-day visit to China to bolster recently repaired trade ties.
The comments by a government minister came as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made a six-day visit to China to bolster recently repaired trade ties.

China denies military base ambitions in Pacific Islands, focus instead on improved livelihoods

An embassy spokesman said in a statement that the claims about China setting up a military base in the Pacific are false narratives.
An embassy spokesman said in a statement that the claims about China setting up a military base in the Pacific are false narratives.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.