Divided Isles: Solomon Islands and the China Switch - Hardcoverby Edward Acton Cavanough (Author) In 2019, Solomon Islands made international headlines when the country severed its decades old alliance with Taiwan in exchange for a partnership with Beijing. The decision prompted international condemnation and terrified security experts, who feared Australia's historical Pacific advantage would come unstuck. This penetrating investigation into the switch sheds light on China's wider foreign policy. Back Jacket In