Asia-Pacific
New Solomon Islands PM breaks with China, cozies up to the West
Matthew Wale is looking to reduce Beijing's influence over his strategically located Pacific country
July 02, 2026
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Asia-Pacific
Not wanted: US, China barred from major Pacific Island summit
Regional leaders are tired of the geopolitical jousting and great power squeeze on their governments and militaries
September 08, 2025
Asia-Pacific
Great power rivalry shakes up Pacific Island nation
A security agreement with Australia, and intensifying US-China tensions, recently roiled internal politics in Vanuatu.
September 20, 2023
Asia-Pacific
How the Solomon Islands became a flashpoint for US-China rivalry
A series of recent agreements between Beijing and Honiara have raised eyebrows in Washington and Canberra.
July 31, 2023
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