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Manasseh Sogavare
Solomon’s Main CCP Opponent Can’t Get the Ear of Canberra, He Says
‘We were trying to get an appointment but we haven’t got one,’ Daniel Suidani said.
Clarity Sought Over Beijing’s $30 Million Bailout of Solomon Islands
The island nations’ own MPs don’t know whether the money is a gift or a loan, with new Solomons PM Jeremiah Manele remaining tight-lipped about the cash.
New Solomons PM Emerges, But Questions Remain Over CCP Ties
Jeremiah Manele was the foreign minister of the Pacific Island and was involved in tightening ties with the CCP.
Bejing’s Hold on Solomons Uncertain After Pro-CCP Prime Minister Resigns
It is likely that Manasseh Sogavare’s successor will maintain a pro-Beijing stance.
IN-DEPTH: CCP Delegation Visits Solomon Islands; Experts Cite Threat to Taiwan
Amid tensions related to the Middle East war, experts are wary of an increased Chinese presence in the Pacific, particularly the Solomon Islands.
Solomons Leader Skipped White House Summit to Avoid Being ‘Lectured’
Solomon Islands has recently joined the Beijing-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Says China Saved the Island; Former Provincial Premier Says CCP Weaponized It
The Solomon Islands’ leader said that the CCP saved the Pacific Islands nation, while a former provincial premier accuses the CCP of bribing politicians.
