Solomon’s Split on Taiwan, CCP Amplified as Key Opposition MP Visits Island

The Solomon Islands government decision to cease formal recognition of Taiwan continues to cause political dissent as a leading opposition MP stages a visit.

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Solomon’s Split on Taiwan, CCP Amplified as Key Opposition MP Visits Island — Solomon Islands' newly elected Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele speaks during a press conference outside Parliament House in Honiara on May 2, 2024. ALARICS FUGUI/AFP via Getty Images

By Rex Widerstrom

8/6/2024Updated: 8/6/2024

The pro-Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Solomon Islands government has harshly criticised a leading opposition MP for visiting Taiwan, which it no longer formerly recognises after pivoting towards Beijing in 2019.

The decision has been the subject of ongoing dissent since, with the election in April this year being fought almost solely on the issue.

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