The Latest Breaking News from the Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands leader visits Beijing, highlighting US-China rivalry in South Pacific

Leaders of the Solomon Islands and China have promised to expand relations that have fueled unease in Washington and Australia about Beijing’s influence in the South Pacific

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023

Visit by Solomon Islands leader to Beijing underscores rising China-US rivalry in South Pacific

The leader of the Solomon Islands will visit China next week, highlighting the accelerating contest between Beijing and Washington for influence in the South Pacific

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

China to send navy’s hospital ship on South Pacific voyage

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

Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2023

Boosting Solomons ties 'crucial' for Pacific prosperity

Assistant Trade Minister Tim Ayres has used a speech at a business forum to outline the strengths of Australia's economic relationship with the Solomon Islands.

AAP · Apr 17, 2023

Chinese company wins tender to redevelop Solomon Islands port - official

The Solomon Islands has awarded a Chinese state company a multi-million dollar contract to upgrade an international port in Honiara in a project funded by the Asian Development Bank, an official from the island nation said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Mar 22, 2023

Hayashi meets with Solomon Islands prime minister

Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare confirmed during Hayashi's visit to the Pacific island nation that they would enhance their cooperation to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 20, 2023

Japan discusses security in first foreign minister visit to Solomon Islands

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi discussed global security and China's presence in the Pacific with the leader of the Solomon Islands on Sunday, in what was the first visit by a Japanese foreign minister to the island state.

Reuters · Mar 19, 2023