Solomon Islands cuts ties with Taiwan in favor of China

The Solomon Islands on Monday voted to sever its ties with Taiwan and establish diplomatic relations with China, leaving Taipei with only 16 countries that recognize it.President Tsai Ing-wen condemned Honiara's defection and also denounced Beijing's "dollar diplomacy," saying it not only threatened Taiwan's international space, but also undermined the international order.Speaking at the presidential office, Tsai said that while she expected China to exert more pressure on Taiwan in the future, the island will continue to make friends in the world like any other sovereign country."The peopl…READ FULL ARTICLE