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Taiwan thing after another: the Solomon Islands

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Tensions Rising in the Solomon Islands

This chapter explores the recent outbreak of violence in the Solomon Islands, focusing on ethnic tensions and the geopolitical influences of China and the United States. It highlights the consequences of shifting diplomatic relations and domestic political unrest, particularly the implications of a vote of no confidence amidst foreign interventions.

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