Suva, Fiji, Aug 14, 2025 (AFP) - Solomon Islands says China not influencing diplomatic decisions

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2025-08-14

Solomon Islands defended its move to bar some partners from an influential summit of South Pacific leaders, brushing aside claims on Thursday of a looming split or that China is influencing its decisions. China, the United States and Taiwan have all been barred from the annual Pacific Islands Forum in Honiara next month, an event they usually attend. China counts the Solomon Islands among its closest partners in the South Pacific and signed a sec......

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