Solomon Islands prepares for election in shadow of China’s influence
Sogavare has vowed to deepen these bonds if re-elected. His challengers, meanwhile, are deeply sceptical of Beijing’s influence in the archipelago, known as the Pacific’s “Hapi Isles”. Solomon Islands tells critics China police deal not a ‘threat’ to Pacific “Everyone knows this election is going to be very closely watched by the United States, by … Read more
