China says police mission to Solomon Islands is a 'highlight' of relations between the two countries | South China Morning Post

China has pledged to step up cooperation over policing with the Solomon Islands after a team of Chinese advisers began work in the Pacific island nation following serious unrest late last year . Last December Beijing announced it would send advisers and equipment for riot police following anti-government protests that saw Chinese businesses being targeted and left hundreds of people homeless. Li Ming, the Chinese ambassador, met the advisers on February 18 and said their role would "become a new highlight in the development of relations between China and the Solomon Islands". The embassy will work with the team to…