Beijing 'bought off' Solomon Islands, Taiwan minister says

Pacific island nation breaks ties with Taipei and recognizes Beijing

Taiwan's foreign minister, Joseph Wu, told reporters in Taipei late on Monday that it would immediately close down its embassy in the Solomon Islands and recall all of its diplomats.(Photo by Kensaku Ihara)

KENSAKU IHARA, Nikkei staff writer

September 16, 2019 19:48 JST

Updated on September 17, 2019 00:24 JST

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's circle of diplomatic relations has narrowed further with the Solomon Islands deciding to recognize Beijing as the government of China.

Joseph Wu, Taiwan's foreign minister, announced the country's decision at a news conference Monday. Wu accused Beijing of buying off Solomon Islands lawmakers.