Manele said the political decision made by the government of the Solomon Islands to sever "diplomatic ties" with Taiwan and establish diplomatic relations with China is in the long-term interests of the country.

The government and people of Solomon Islands congratulate China for the 70th anniversary of the founding of New China and admire the tremendous achievements made by China in the past 70 years, Manele said.

Manele said his country hopes to join the Belt and Road Initiative at an early date and conduct cooperation with China in trade, investment, infrastructure, energy, mineral, medical and health, so as to promote its own economic and social development, benefit its people and open a new chapter of bilateral relations.

Many developing countries, including Pacific island nations such as the Solomon Islands, are attracted to cooperation with China as China does not seek hegemony and provides developing opportunities with no strings attached, said Su Xiaohui, a researcher with the China Institute of International Studies.

"As the Solomon Islands chose to establish diplomatic relations with China, it chose to stand in line with the trend of history," Su said. Enditem

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