US initiative checkmates China in Pacific islands

Oct 23, 2022

Washington [US], October 23 : After the March 2022 news leak that Beijing was working on a secret deal with the Solomon Islands to...

Australia concerned over long-term Chinese security presence in Solomon islands

Jan 17, 2023

The Pacific Games of 2023, which will be held in the Solomon Islands late in the following year, might exacerbate issues about security cooperation.

China wary of US officials' high-level visit to Solomon Islands

Apr 20, 2022

Beijing [China], April 20 : As high-level US officials begin their visit to the Solomon Islands, Chinese media said this visit to the South...

Security pact with Solomon Islands not aimed at any third party: China

Apr 19, 2022

Beijing [China], April 19 : China on Tuesday defended the signing of security cooperation with the Solomon Islands, saying the agreement "does not target...

US "disappointed" by Solomon Islands PM's absence from Pacific Islands Leaders Summit at White House

Sep 28, 2023

Members of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) gathered at the White House, where US President Joe Biden urged leaders to "recommit to each other".

US will reopen Solomon Islands embassy to counter China's influence in Indo-Pacific

Feb 14, 2022

Washington [US], February 14 : The US government intends to open an embassy in the Solomon Islands as part of its policy to counter...