Solomon Islanders vote in key election for their country, region


by Radio Free Asia

Radio Free Asia— The election is the first since pro-Beijing Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare switched diplomatic recognition to China.

KTVZ—Solomon Islanders cast votes in an election that will shape relations with China. HONIARA, Solomon Islands (AP) — Voting has begun across the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific nation’s first general election since the government switched diplomatic allegiances from Taiwan to Beijing and struck a secret security pact that has raised fears of the Chinese navy gaining a foothold in the region. The Solomons’ closer relationship with

KIFI—Solomon Islanders cast votes in an election that will shape relations with China. HONIARA, Solomon Islands (AP) — Voting has begun across the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific nation’s first general election since the government switched diplomatic allegiances from Taiwan to Beijing and struck a secret security pact that has raised fears of the Chinese navy gaining a foothold in the region. The Solomons’ closer relationship with

KEYT—Solomon Islanders cast votes in an election that will shape relations with China. Solomon Islanders cast votes in an election that will shape relations with China