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Taiwan and China clash over Solomon Islands ties and Taiwan's defence spending
TaiwanChinaSolomon Islands
First seen: Sep 3, 2026, 12:46 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 3, 2026, 12:47 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Taiwan denied a media claim about using financial incentives to influence the Solomon Islands, while China criticized Taiwan's move to increase defence spending.
SO WHAT?
The dispute reflects continuing cross-strait tensions and competition for diplomatic influence in the Pacific.
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