List of ambassadors of China to the Solomon Islands

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Chinese Ambassador to the Solomon Islands
中华人民共和国驻所罗门群岛大使
Incumbent
Cai Weiming
since December 11, 2023
Inaugural holder Li Ming
Formation21 September 2019;4 years ago (2019-09-21)

The Chinese Ambassador to the Solomon Islands has been the official representatives of the People's Republic of China to the Solomon Islands since 2019. [1]

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List of representatives

Diplomatic agrément/Diplomatic accreditation Ambassador Chinese language
zh:中国驻所罗门群岛大使列表
Observations List of premiers of the People's Republic of China Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Term end
September 21, 2019The governments of China and Solomon Islands establish formal diplomatic relations. Li Keqiang Manasseh Sogavare
September 2, 2020 Li Ming 李明Li KeqiangManasseh SogavareSeptember 2023
December 11, 2023 Cai Weiming 蔡蔚鸣 Li Qiang Manasseh Sogavare

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References

  1. "China, Solomon Islands sign deals under new diplomatic ties". Reuters. 8 October 2019.

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