The island chain was a major focus of fighting in [[World War II]] between American and Japanese forces.
The island chain was a major focus of fighting in [[World War II]] between American and Japanese forces.
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In 2020, the [[Peoples Republic of China]] (PRC) offered the Solomon Islands a $100 billion loan as part of the PRC's [[Belt and Road]] initiative. The loan amount is 77 times the Solomon Island's [[GDP]], an amount impossible to ever repay. By 2022 [[riot]]ing erupted among the populace to expel Chinese nationals and businesses from the Solomon Islands.