Is China to blame for Solomon Islands unrest? | The Associat

By Rod McGuirk | The Associated Press THE Solomon Islands’ decision to switch its diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan to Beijing has been blamed for arson and looting in the national capital Honiara, where protesters are demanding the prime minister’s resignation. Australian police, troops and diplomats are helping local police restore…

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