CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -China has signed education cooperation MOUs with countries such as Fiji, PNG, Samoa, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Kiribati.

Detailed explanation-2: -The bilateral security framework agreement between China and the Solomon Islands is conducted in light of the request and need of the Solomon Island and through consultations on an equal footing. Its purpose is to assist the Solomon Islands in maintaining social order. China does not impose anything on anyone.

Detailed explanation-3: -Solomon Islands and China (PRC) established official diplomatic relations in 2019. Prior to this, Solomon Islands had diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

Detailed explanation-4: -Solomon Islands is an archipelagic state situated in the south-west Pacific Ocean, approximately 2,000 kms to the northeast of Australia. Its land mass of 28,400 km² extends over nearly 1000 islands comprising nine main island groups. The capital, Honiara, is located on Guadalcanal, the largest island.