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Solomon Islands election: voters head to polls that could decide future of China security ties
Election closely watched for any impact on Pacific country’s relationship with Beijing, while voters focus on struggling health and other services
Solomon Islanders have voted 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 outcome of Wednesday’s election will be closely watched by the US, China and Australia for its potential impact on regional security, although Solomon Islands voters will be focused on struggling health services, education and inadequate roads, opposition parties said.
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