Taiwan Woos Solomon Islands Amid Rumors It Might Switch Sides to China
- President Tsai says Taiwan to enhance Solomon Islands ties
- Visit comes after report Pacific nation may recognize Beijing
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Taiwan and the Solomon Islands put on a display of friendship Monday, pledging to deepen ties, even as rumors persist the Pacific nation is close to severing relations in favor of China.
President Tsai Ing-wen said Taiwan and the Solomon Islands would work together to strengthen bilateral ties as she met its foreign minister Jeremiah Manele.