Taiwan has cut its diplomatic ties with Solomon Islands and recalled its ambassador, accusing China of "dollar diplomacy" in the Pacific.
Taiwan has condemned the decision by the Solomon Islands cabinet to switch the country's diplomatic relations to the People's Republic of China, without proper public consultations, ending a 36 year long friendship with Taiwan.
RNZ Pacific's Koroi Hawkins spoke to Morning Report's Corin Dann and told him the overnight move by Taiwan followed months of discussions.
Solomon islands flag with China flag. Photo: 123RF
