Solomon Islands election: voters head to polls that could decide future of China security ties
by The Guardian
The Guardian— Election closely watched for any impact on Pacific country’s relationship with Beijing, while voters focus on struggling health and other servicesSolomon Islanders have begun voting in a national election, the first since the prime minister, Manasseh Sogavare, struck a security pact with China in 2022 and drew the Pacific Islands nation closer to Beijing.The election outcome will be closely watched by the US, China and Australia for its potential impact on regional security, although Solomon...
BBC News—Solomon Islands: The Pacific election being closely watched by China and the West. The impoverished Solomon Islands is holding its first election since the country's pivot to Beijing.
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