#SolomonIslands gov letter to former Malaita premier #Suidani disqualifying him from his elected Assembly seat. Reasons include "ongoing failure to recognize the One China Policy" & "collusion with Chinese Taipei". Will be legally challenged. Suidani's reply to allegations below.
Former Malaita premier Daniel #Suidani's February 26 2023 reply to the original letter threatening disqualification by the #SolomonIslands government (1/2).
Mar 28, 2022 • 12 tweets • 6 min read
For those who asked, 🧵with some of my #SolomonIslands coverage.
Bottomline: SI leaders warned about dangers of CCP elite capture since before 2019 switch. No one listened.
Now they say Townsville Peace Agreement needs to be enacted. We should listen. sundayguardianlive.com/news/china-ent…
Written w/ Alexander Gray (ex-NSC). Why US shouldn't 'subcontract' policy - i.e. with Pacific Island Countries - even to very close partners like Australia.
It undermines trust and allows for misunderstandings.