The Guardian: China and Taiwan offered us huge bribes, say Solomon Islands MPs
Politicians say they were offered hundreds of thousands of dollars for their support before country switched diplomatic recognition to Beijing.
Solomon Islands politicians allege both China and Taiwan offered bribes of hundreds of thousands of dollars to gain their support during a diplomatic row that rocked the country earlier this year.
In September the prime minister of the Solomon Islands, Manasseh Sogavare, formally severed ties with Taipei and established relations with Beijing, ending the country’s 36-year relationship with Taiwan.
The decision had reverberations around the world, incensing US senators, outraging the Taiwanese, influencing Kiribati to also abandon Taiwan less than two weeks later, and causing headaches for Australia at a time when Beijing’s influence in the Pacific appears to be expanding. Now, just 15 countries recognise Taiwan.
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WNU Editor: Welcome to how the real world operates. It is always about the money.
