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PM Sogavare: We are on the right side of history

HONIARA, 17 OCTOBER 2019 (SOLOMON STAR) — Solomon Islands Government’s decision to switch diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China was on the right side of history, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says. He was speaking to reporters on his arrival Tuesday from the week-long trip to China. “The decision to switch was collectively made by the […]

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Former Solomon Islands deputy PM speaks out on sacking

HONIARA,14 OCTOBER 2019 (SOLOMON STAR) — Solomon Islands Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) has ignored its own people when switching diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China. Former Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and the Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources John Maneniaru revealed has spoken out for the first time since his removal from cabinet […]

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Chinese president meets Solomon Islands PM, pledging closer cooperation

BEIJING, 10 OCTOBER 2019 (XINHUA) — Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the Solomon Islands’ Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in Beijing Wednesday, pledging closer cooperation between the two countries. “Recently, China and the Solomon Islands have formally established diplomatic relations on the basis of the one-China principle, which conforms to the trend of the times […]

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Historic Beijing trip for Solomon Islands PM

HONIARA, 07 OCTOBER 2019 (SOLOMON STAR)— Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare will travel to Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) capital for a first ever official visit since establishing diplomatic ties fortnight ago. A statement from the Prime Minister Press Secretariat last night said the trip comes at the invitation of the President […]

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