Solomon Islands ties up with Taiwan, diplomatic relations with China

[Taipei 16th Reuters]-The Solomon Islands, the Pacific island nation, decided to sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan and establish diplomatic relations with China on the 16th. As tension with China rises, it will be a blow to Taiwan's president, Eibun-san, who is aiming for re-election in January.

Since the appointment of President Roh in 2016, it has been the sixth country after Burkina Faso, Dominican Republic and others that decided to make a diplomatic relationship with Taiwan. Only 16 countries have maintained diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

Following the Solomon Islands policy, Mr. Zhao stressed to reporters that Taiwan would not succumb to Chinese pressure. The decision of the Solomon Islands is new evidence that China is trying to intervene in the presidential elections in January. Criticized.