- Solomon Islands discussed $US100 billion loan from Chinese businessman, according to leaked letters - Solomon Islands has a gross domestic product (GDP) of $US1.3 billion. The news comes five months after Solomon Islands switched its diplomatic allegiance to China and severed ties with Taiwan. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-21/leaked-letters-solomon-islands-100billion-loan-chinese-business/11989270 10 comments worldnews