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Official updates from the Chinese, Australian, New Zealand and Japanese missions in Solomon Islands.

Chinese humanoid robots are being trained to handle all household chores fully autonomously

Chinese humanoid robots are being trained to handle all household chores fully autonomously. Can’t wait to break free from housework!

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PRC Embassy General News · 2026-07-20 Original ↗

Niigata Prefecture

Niigata Prefecture (新潟県) Welcome to part 8 of our Prefecture Postcards series! Today we venture slightly to the south of the Tohoku region to Niigata Prefecture (新潟県), part of the Chubu and the smaller Hokuriku region. Home to high quality rice, relaxing onsens, and unique nature, Niigata is easily accessible from Tokyo and a perfect getaway! Have you ever been to Niigata Prefecture? Let us know in the comments where we should go next! Photo Credit: Niigata Inbound Promotion Association

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Japan Embassy General News · 2026-07-20 Original ↗

A New Advanced Testing Machine for Better Infrastructure

A new advanced testing machine for better infrastructure Solomon Islands has reached a major milestone with the commissioning of its first Universal Testing Machine (UTM), boosting the country's ability to independently test and verify the quality and safety of construction materials. The new equipment will help the Ministry of Infrastructure Development test the quality and strength of construction materials used in roads, bridges, buildings and other public infrastructure. The UTM will help deliver safer, stronger and longer-lasting infrastructure across Solomon Islands. MID technicians have also received training to operate and maintain the machine, building local expertise. Implemented by the Solomon Islands Government, the CAUSE II Project is supported by the World Bank and the Australian Government through the PNG and Pacific Islands Umbrella Facility Multi-Donor Trust Fund.

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AHC Infrastructure · 2026-07-19 Original ↗

President Xi Attends 2026 World AI Conference and Delivers Keynote Address

President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai and delivered the keynote address. President Xi noted that today, the world has entered an unprecedented period of active innovation on AI technologies, carrying within it great opportunities as well as challenges to governance. In China’s view, all countries should take a people-centered approach and develop AI for the positive and for good. We should ensure that AI is an important driver for shared prosperity and common security. We should join hands to build a just and equitable system for global AI governance.

PRC Embassy Law & Security · 2026-07-19 Original ↗

World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization Established in Shanghai

President Xi pointed out that thanks to the joint efforts of all parties, the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) has come into being in Shanghai. This is a major move by China to answer the call of the Global South and unite the international community together to promote vigorously AI development and governance. It will be an important milestone in the history of AI development.

PRC Embassy General News · 2026-07-19 Original ↗

China Announces Five-Year Support for Global AI Capacity Building

To further support global AI development and advance global AI capacity building, in the next five years, China will 1⃣ Provide developing countries with 5,000 opportunities in AI training and seminar programs; 2⃣ Develop international AI application cooperation centers with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the League of Arab States, the African Union, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and BRICS; 3⃣ Enable 30 countries to use the Al-powered meteorological warning system, or MAZU.

PRC Embassy Infrastructure · 2026-07-19 Original ↗

China Welcomes Establishment of World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization

The establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization marks an important step toward strengthening global AI governance and international cooperation. China looks forward to working with all members to promote AI development that is open, inclusive, safe, and beneficial for all, so that technological innovation can better contribute to sustainable development and shared prosperity.

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PRC Embassy General News · 2026-07-19 Original ↗

China Welcomes Papua New Guinea's One-China Decision

The one-China principle is a prevailing international consensus and the political foundation of China's relations with all countries. China welcomes Papua New Guinea's decision and looks forward to deepening mutually beneficial cooperation for shared development and regional prosperity.

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PRC Embassy General News · 2026-07-19 Original ↗

Unda lo disfala, Ostrelia hem mekem staka waka fo ova 12,000 Solomon Aelandas thru lo Pacifci Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.

Unda lo disfala , Ostrelia hem mekem staka waka fo ova 12,000 Solomon Aelandas thru lo Pacifci Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. Marlon hem wanfala returned PALM woka, hem stap lo haus wea hem bildim usim selen from waka lo PALM scheme. Oketa investments osem hem mekem staka opportunities fo lokol bildas and Bisnis fo helpim ekonomi grow akros lo kantri. Lo Honiara, wanfala niu ples nem blo hem seasonal street, staka haus lo dea oketa woka... See more

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AHC General News · 2026-07-19 Original ↗

RSIPF i searem save an spot wetem oketa ADF koligs

RSIPF i searem save an spot wetem oketa ADF koligs ⚽🤝 Royal Solomon Aelans Polis Fos EOD expets bin hostim oketa kru blo Royal Ostrelian Navy minehanta HMAS Yarra, wea diploy kam lo Honiara for Opareison RENDER SAFE. HMAS Yarra Kliarens Diving Ofisa Lieutenant Alastair Wyatt bin talem dat disfala visit hemi haelaitim hao dip nao blo expetis insaed lo RSIPF EOD unit.

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AHC Law & Security · 2026-07-18 Original ↗

Congrachulason lo 20 fala ofisols wea olketa recently completim mini MBA lo Brisben!

Congrachulason lo 20 fala ofisols wea olketa recently completim mini MBA lo Brisben! 👏🏿💼 Lo June, Ostrelia hem hapi tumas fo sapotem mek sixth grup lo SIG ofisols from 14 fala Solomon Aelan’s Gavanment ajensis fo completim Mini MBA thru lo @Ostrelia Institute blo Manegment. Disfala short kos hem provaedem online an fes to fes trening lo core lidaship an Manegment skills. 🌏✨

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AHC General News · 2026-07-18 Original ↗

Taem wol waed maket chenj sens,stap fo savveh abaot barava impoten!

Taem wol waed maket chenj sens,stap fo savveh abaot barava impoten! Charlie Sivukana blong Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBDSI) kam baek lo Gold Coast Gold konfrens lo Queensland, wea hem tim ap wetim olketa investa, ekonomist an industry lida fo savveh abaot oloketa samting bae chenjim global maket an waka blo gold lo wol. Disfala konfrens givem impoten ting ting long investmen trend an ekonomik, wea helpim waka bilong Charlie an fiucha polisi tok stori.

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AHC Business & Economy · 2026-07-18 Original ↗

We are pleased to support Temotu Nende Constituency with this donation to help improve transportation and connectivity for remote coastal communities. Better access means better...

We are pleased to support Temotu Nende Constituency with this donation to help improve transportation and connectivity for remote coastal communities. Better access means better opportunities for education, healthcare and local development. China remains committed to working with the Solomon Islands to deliver tangible benefits to local communities and promote shared development through practical cooperation.

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PRC Embassy Infrastructure · 2026-07-17 Original ↗

On 8th July, Japanese Ambassador H.E. Mr HIGUCHI Keiichi and Hon. Rick Nelson Houenipwela, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, signed and exchanged notes for “Devel...

On 8th July, Japanese Ambassador H.E. Mr HIGUCHI Keiichi and Hon. Rick Nelson Houenipwela, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, signed and exchanged notes for “Development Policy Loan for Strengthening Fiscal and Economic Resilience” (project up to three billion Japanese Yen). Through this financial support to the Solomon Islands government, the loan aims to strengthen fiscal and economic resilience, thereby contributing to the achievement of self-sustained and s... See more

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Japan Embassy Politics & Government · 2026-07-17 Original ↗

Haere rā PS Franco Rodie

Haere rā PS Franco Rodie 👋🖤 Last week, the New Zealand High Commission joined the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) and education partners to honour the remarkable service of Dr Franco Rodie as he concluded 12 years as Permanent Secretary. Dr Rodie has been a valued partner of New Zealand. Under his leadership, we have worked together to expand access to quality education, strengthen education systems, and create new opportunities for Solomon Island... See more

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NZHC Education · 2026-07-17 Original ↗

Sakses blong Markets for Change hem kam from olketa pipol!

Sakses blong Markets for Change hem kam from olketa pipol! Olketa representative blong Project Working Committee (PWC) an Project Management Committee (PMC) olketa continue fo leadim positive senis long olketa central maket long Auki, Buala, Gizo mo Honiara. Last week, olketa meet fo reviewim progress blong project, strongim partnership, an agree long olketa priority fo next sixfala month. Stat long 2021, Australia hemi proud fo supportim UN Women Markets for Change (M4C) ... See more

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AHC Women & Youth · 2026-07-17 Original ↗

A Milestone for Tasimboko Ward!

A Milestone for Tasimboko Ward! We were delighted to officially hand over water tanks to Tasimboko Ward, helping address ongoing water challenges and improve access to clean and safe water for local communities. This support is expected to benefit around 2,000 people across more than 30 villages and six churches, making a real difference for families who often travel long distances to collect water.

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NZHC Infrastructure · 2026-07-17 Original ↗

No mis aot long G'Day Solomons radio program!

No mis aot long G'Day Solomons radio program! Las wik hem NAIDOC Wik wea hem stat long namba 6 kasim 13 July. Hem wanfala selebreison evri yia fo luk savve long histori, kalcha anda wat olketa Aboriginal anda Torres Strait Aelandas blong Ostrelia. Musikman, artis anda tisa Jeremy Donovan insaed lo program moa fo tok stori abaotim strongfala kalcha konekson hem bin lukim taem kasim Solomon Aelan lo skul, komiunitis, sios anda maket long Auki, Gizo, Tulagi, Munda, Savo an Honi... See more

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AHC General News · 2026-07-17 Original ↗

The Partnership Support Hub is now launched!

The Partnership Support Hub is now launched! Last week, we officially launched the Partnership Support Hub as part of Waka Fo Edukeison, New Zealand’s new 10-year education partnership with Solomon Islands. Based within the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), the Hub will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Waka Fo Edukeison programme.

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NZHC Education · 2026-07-17 Original ↗

China and Solomon Islands Sign Framework Agreement to Upgrade Economic Partnership

China and the Solomon Islands on July 14 signed a framework agreement to upgrade their economic partnership, according to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. Under the agreement, the two sides will conduct flexible and pragmatic negotiations under the agreement to reach a mutually beneficial institutional arrangement aimed at expanding trade, investment and practical cooperation. These efforts seek to strengthen regional industrial and supply chain collaboration and take China-Solomon Islands economic and trade ties to the next level.

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PRC Embassy Business & Economy · 2026-07-16 Original ↗

Newly Renovated Classroom Building for Imbo Community High School

Niu renovated classroom building long Imbo Community High School Imbo Komiuniti Hae Skul long East Kwaio, Malaita garem wanfala klasrum wea olketa finis renovate tagio long Solomon Aelans – Ostrelia Komuniti Patnasips Bifo, skul ia hemi garem trifala klasrum. Distem olketa garem faevfala klasrum, wanfala smol ofis anda wanfala ples fo rid rid. Olketa waka inkludim chenj blong iron roof, niu flo kapet, glas, an keibol. Disfala niu an ples bae help for givim olketa staff an stiuden wanfala seif envaeromen for tisa anda lane fo mekem edukeison kamap gud. Ostrelia hem hapi tumas fo sapot andan mekem moa strongfala komiunitis long Solomon Aelan. *** Newly renovated classroom building for Imbo Community High School Imbo Community High School in East Kwaio in Malaita now has a newly renovated classroom building thanks to the Solomon Islands – Australia Community Partnerships The school previously only had three classrooms, but now has five classrooms, a small office and library. Renovations also included iron roofing replacements, carpets, glass, and cabling. The new and improved building will help to provide staff and students with a safe environment to teach and learn which will help improve educational outcomes. Australia is proud to support better learning environments and stronger communities across Solomon Islands.

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AHC Education · 2026-07-16 Original ↗

Chinese Specialists Complete Rice Transplanting at Joint Demonstration Base in Honiara

Chinese Specialists Complete Rice Transplanting at Joint Demonstration Base in Honiara Since June 2026, four agricultural experts including two rice specialists,one vegetable specialist and one fertilizer specialist from Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS) have been carrying out agricultural technical assistance to Solomon Islands. After preliminary ground preparation, seedling raising, water source salinity monitoring and other foundational work, the project has fully launched hands-on rice transplanting operations and technical observation training at this stage. The rice seedlings are growing robustly in the fields after planting. Nine agronomy students from Solomon Islands National University (SINU) participated in the transplanting work, observation sessions and field management throughout the process, consolidating their professional expertise based on field practice. The rice experts coordinated both manual and mechanized rice transplanting operations, finishing transplanting across approximately one hectare of experimental and demonstration rice fields in total. Mechanized transplanting greatly boosted planting efficiency, while standardized planting ensured uniform seedling density. To systematically promote advanced seedling raising technologies, the expert team organized on-site observation seminars focusing on two seedling raising methods: water tray seedling raising and dry tray seedling raising. Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock(MAL) of Solomon Islands and frontline agricultural technicians from all provinces attended the seminars. The Chinese experts gave on-site demonstrations of the full operational procedures for both tray seedling raising techniques, breaking down core technologies including seedling substrate preparation, water and fertilizer regulation, and seedling disease prevention and control. They also answered questions on site and provided hands-on guidance to participants on distinguishing robust seedlings from weak ones. All transplanted rice seedlings in the one-hectare demonstration paddy field have recovered successfully, featuring lush green leaves and normal tillering with an overall sound growth status. In the next phase, the Chinese agricultural experts team will conduct refined paddy field management, continuously monitor and control diseases, pests and weeds, and deliver tiered specialized technical training for agricultural technicians from various provinces. Meanwhile, the team will continue to guide agronomy students from SINU in daily field management, enabling them to fully master water and fertilizer management as well as integrated pest, disease and weed control techniques throughout the entire rice growth cycle. This agricultural technical assistance project is jointly supported by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Solomon Islands and Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock under the long-term agricultural science and technology cooperation framework between JAAS and MAL. The project further deepens practical agricultural science and technology cooperation between China and Solomon Islands, with the aim to raise the comprehensive production capacity of rice and vegetables in Solomon Islands.

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PRC Embassy Education · 2026-07-15 Original ↗

On July 14, 2026, FM Wang Yi held talks with Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of the Solomon Islands Rick Houenipwela in Beijing.

On July 14, 2026, FM Wang Yi held talks with Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of the Solomon Islands Rick Houenipwela in Beijing. Wang Yi extended congratulations on the inauguration of the new government of the Solomon Islands. He noted that China appreciates the new Solomon Islands government's reiteration of its firm commitment to the one-China principle, which will effectively bolster the political foundation of bilateral relations and create necessary conditions for deepening cooperation between the two sides. China is ready to strengthen the alignment of development strategies, promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, expand practical collaboration in areas such as green energy, broaden people-to-people exchanges in education, health and youth affairs, enhance multilateral coordination, uphold international fairness and justice, and jointly address global challenges including climate change.

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PRC Embassy Politics & Government · 2026-07-15 Original ↗

Wat nao bae hapen taem meresin stop waka?

Wat nao bae hapen taem meresin stop waka? Lo ‘Antimicrobials 2026’ long Adelaide, Ostrelia Awods alumna Trisha Rofeta tim ap wetim olketa helt ekspet araon long wol fo searem olketa ting ting lo hao for takolim antimicrobial resistens and protektim meresin pipol usim lo evri dei. Disfala konfrens givim Trisha niufala save an prakticol idia fo help impruvim heltcare long Solomon Aelans.

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AHC General News · 2026-07-15 Original ↗