Chinatown is a suburb of Honiara, Solomon Islands, located southeast of the main center.

Chinatown
Suburb
Chinatown is located in Guadalcanal
Chinatown
Chinatown
Location in Guadalcanal
Coordinates: 9°26′16.63″S 159°57′59.03″E / 9.4379528°S 159.9663972°E / -9.4379528; 159.9663972
Country Solomon Islands
ProvinceHoniara Town
IslandGuadalcanal
Elevation
29 m (95 ft)
Time zoneUTC+11 (UTC)

History

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After the 2006 general election, there was heavy rioting in Chinatown.[1] Many protestors believed that businesses linked to the Chinese government had rigged the election, and levelled much of the neighborhood.[2]

Chinatown suffered destruction during the 2021 Solomon Islands unrest,[2] with many buildings burned in violent protests.[3] Chinatown, and Chinese businesses in the neighborhood in particular, were targeted by protestors opposed to Manasseh Sogavare due to his policy of recognizing China in lieu of Taiwan.[2][3]

Buildings

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References

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  1. ^ "Zero tolerance for violence in Solomons", 25 April 2006, New Zealand Press Association
  2. ^ a b c "Solomon Islands: Australia sends peacekeeping troops amid riots". BBC News. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Fresh rioting hits Solomon Islands capital Honiara: witnesses". France 24. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.

8°46′S 160°42′E / 8.767°S 160.700°E / -8.767; 160.700