Matthew Wale
TaiwanpoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Matthew Wale is the newly elected Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, who recently announced plans to review a controversial security pact with China, signaling a potential shift in the nation's foreign policy. During his first overseas visit to Australia, Wale expressed a desire to reset relations with Australia after a period of increasing ties with Beijing, which included a secretive security agreement established in 2022. He emphasized the need for transparency and has committed to releasing the full text of the agreement before the next election, showcasing his focus on accountability and regional security.
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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale speaks during a news in Canberra on June 3.
US port deal in works: Solomon prime ministerTaiwan· 2026-07-30
Matthew Wale, the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, commented that China should not act in such a manner towards a friendly country.
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Hungary· 2026-07-14
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale condemned the launch, saying, 'Be our friend, but don’t threaten us.'
China’s missile test wasn’t aimed at any one Pacific nation – it was aimed at all of them
Australia· 2026-07-10
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale said the missile launch was not something a friend does.
How Beijing’s nuclear gambit gave Australia a surprise advantageAustralia· 2026-07-10
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has said China’s test is 'not something a friend does'.
Pacific nation eyes new security pact amid concerns over China’s missile testAustralia· 2026-07-10Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale attended Independence Day celebrations.
Tuvalu slams China over launchTaiwan· 2026-07-09
Matthew Wale, the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, expressed opposition to the missile test conducted by China.
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Vietnam· 2026-07-08
Matthew Wale, the prime minister of the Solomon Islands, expressed concern over China's missile test.
China missile test: what do we know and why are countries in the region concerned? | China
United Kingdom· 2026-07-07
Solomon Islands leader Matthew Wale expressed that China’s missile launch is not something a friend does.
Australia, US criticise Beijing over lack of notice for ICBM launch into PacificAustralia· 2026-07-07
Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Matthew Wale is set to meet with Anthony Albanese to discuss a security pact.
Australia and Fiji sign new bilateral defensive pactTaiwan· 2026-07-06
Albanese will visit the Solomon Islands to continue negotiations with counterpart Matthew Wale.
New 'Ocean of Peace' treaty signed to counter China’s Pacific influenceAustralia· 2026-07-06
Recently elected prime minister Matthew Wale vowed to review the country’s controversial security agreement with China.
Albanese in Fiji to start three-day Pacific blitzAustralia· 2026-07-05
Recently elected Solomons Prime Minister Matthew Wale vowed to review a controversial security agreement struck with China.
Minister calls for shift away from China and toward economic developmentAustralia· 2026-06-22The Solomon Islands’ new prime minister says he will review a controversial security agreement struck with China.
New Solomons PM vows to review controversial security pact with ChinaAustralia· 2026-06-03