A provincial premier in Solomon Islands says he won't accept development loans from Beijing.
Last week, the provincial government of Malaita province signed a new road map to govern its relationship with China.
Diplomatic ties opened last month after Solomon Islands ditched long-time ally Taiwan.
Malaita premier Daniel Suidani told Mackenzie Smith that his province is wary of the change.
A tropical rainforest on Malaita in Solomon Islands. Photo: Supplied/Edgar Pollard - Patrick Pikacha - Felix Naitoro
