Solomon Islands PM 'aware' of risks of Chinese debt

Government still considering merit of switching ties from Taipei to Beijing

20190621 Solomon Island

The Solomon Islands has become the principal target in the region of Beijing's diplomatic effort to win away Taiwan's remaining allies. (Reuters/AP)

FUMI MATSUMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

HONIARA, Solomon Islands -- As the Solomon Islands weighs whether to shift its diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China, the South Pacific nation's leadership is considering the experience of other countries which have taken on heavy debt from Beijing.

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