Rick Houenipwela

China's missile test in the Pacific exposes regional divisions over growing militarization.

The Pacific stands united to strengthen its global voice, according to the Fiji Sun.

Solomon Islands' new government reaffirms friendship and cooperation with China.

Solomon Islands' foreign minister will visit China from July 10 to 15 at Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's invitation.

China conducted its first publicly acknowledged Pacific submarine-launched ballistic missile test on July 6, escalating regional military tensions amid competing strategic interests from the US and allies, while Pacific nations struggle to maintain unified peace stance.

Pacific foreign ministers meet amid growing geopolitical tensions in the region.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds talks with Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Rick Houenipwela in Beijing.

China's July ballistic missile test into the Pacific exposed divisions among regional leaders over militarization, preventing Pacific Islands foreign ministers from issuing a unified condemnation despite the "Ocean of Peace" declaration aimed at keeping the region free from major-power rivalry.

Solomon Islands rebuilds ties with the US and Australia amid concerns over China's influence.

Relationship and cooperation with China highly valued, Solomon Islands FM says