The Straits Times
Date: Sep 16, 22019
"The Chinese side highly appreciates the Solomon Islands government's decision to … sever the so-called 'diplomatic relations' with Taiwan authorities," Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said in a statement shortly before midnight.
"We welcome the Solomon Islands in seizing a historical opportunity," she added.
The switch is a major coup for Beijing just weeks before it celebrates the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. [FULL STORY]