China’s cool response to US come-back here
By EDDIE OSIFELO
THE Peoples Republic of China remains “diplomatic” despite United States of America’s intention to upgrade its consular to an Embassy in Honiara.
United States Secretary of state Antony Blinken has reconfirmed their intention...
Local students to leave for China 21st March
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO
A flight to take Solomon Islanders to study in China is scheduled for 21st March 2022 according to Dr. Jimmie Rodgers.
Dr. Rodgers, Secretary to the Prime Minister said this will be...
China responds to U.S statements on Security agreement
THE Chinese government says it objects to any third-party interference with its security cooperation with the Solomon Islands.
The Chinese embassy in Honiara made this statement in light of recent warnings by a United States...
Sogavare promises to disclose China security treaty
BY JENNIFFER KUSAPA
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the controversial security treaty with China will be made public after further consultations with Beijing.
Sogavare stated this when responding to Opposition leader Mathew Wale in parliament yesterday.
Wale...
Wang defends security cooperation
By EDDIE OSIFELO
CHINESE Foreign Minister and State Councilor, Wang Yi has defended the controversial security cooperation framework agreement signed with Solomon Islands on April 14.
This came after Western media claimed based on the leaked...
CHINA TESTED
Relationship stronger than ever after riot and looting
BY CHARLES KADAMANA
CHINA-Solomon Islands bilateral relations is stronger than ever before after being tested with the recent riot and looting.
This was reiterated by State Councilor and Foreign...
Not all SI students boarded China flight
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO
Some of the Solomon Islands students heading to study in China were not allowed to board their flight due to their test results being positive with covid-19.
This was revealed yesterday by...
China to fund cardiac theatre
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO
THE People’s Republic of China have sealed an agreement with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services to finance a cardiac theatre aimed at dealing with heart diseases in the country.
This...
CHINA: IT’S A FAKE LETTER
Embassy slams latest claim on naval base
BY IRWIN ANGIKI
The Chinese embassy has downplayed a resurfaced 2020 letter purportedly revealing China’s intent on building a naval base here as “fake”.
Earlier this week, the Australian newspaper...
US admiral lashes out at SI-Sino security pact
A TOP American admiral has criticised a potential security pact between China and Solomon Islands, describing it as a “secret” arrangement worrying the US and its partners.
Australia has warned that a Chinese naval base...