Taiwan among 24 countries excluded from Pacific Islands Forum
Host Solomon Islands shuts out non-members to focus on reforms
Aug. 17, 2025 16:40
Host Solomon Islands shuts out non-members to focus on reforms
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Host Solomon Islands shuts out non-members to focus on reforms
Host Solomon Islands shuts out non-members to focus on reforms
Taiwan issue prompts Honiara to rescind invitations to all Pacific Islands Forum dialogue partners
Taiwan issue prompts Honiara to rescind invitations to all Pacific Islands Forum dialogue partners
Solomon Islands switched recognition to China in 2019
Solomon Islands switched recognition to China in 2019
'China is heavily lobbying all member countries on this. I would not be surprised if it is accepted': Diplomat
'China is heavily lobbying all member countries on this. I would not be surprised if it is accepted': Diplomat
Australia is the Solomon Islands biggest development partner
Australia is the Solomon Islands biggest development partner
Foreign ministry says Taiwan seeks to uphold democracy, freedom, free trade
Foreign ministry says Taiwan seeks to uphold democracy, freedom, free trade
Former foreign minister Jeremiah Manele predicted to bring 'big change in style'
Former foreign minister Jeremiah Manele predicted to bring 'big change in style'
Vote counting was set to begin on Thursday in the Solomon Islands parliamentary election, the first since Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare struck a security pact with China in 2022 and drew the Pacific Islands nation closer to Beijing.
Vote counting was set to begin on Thursday in the Solomon Islands parliamentary election, the first since Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare struck a security pact with China in 2022 and drew the Pacific Islands nation closer to Beijing.
The United States and Australia are concerned about China's naval ambitions in Pacific countries, as tensions rise over Taiwan.
The United States and Australia are concerned about China's naval ambitions in Pacific countries, as tensions rise over Taiwan.
Pacific Island countries consider 'neutral' position amid increased US-China competition
Pacific Island countries consider 'neutral' position amid increased US-China competition