Chinatown is a suburb of Honiara, Solomon Islands, located southeast of the main center.
Chinatown | |
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Suburb | |
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  Chinatown Location in Guadalcanal | |
| Coordinates: 9°26′16.63″S 159°57′59.03″E / 9.4379528°S 159.9663972°E | |
| Country |  Solomon Islands |
| Province | Honiara Town |
| Island | Guadalcanal |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+11 (UTC) |
History edit
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 edit
- Honiara Hotel, a 56 room hotel
References edit
- ^ "Zero tolerance for violence in Solomons", 25 April 2006, New Zealand Press Association
- ^ a b c "Solomon Islands: Australia sends peacekeeping troops amid riots". BBC News. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
- ^ 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
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