Opposition figurehead decries China's 'alarming' sway in Solomon Islands

Honiara (AFP) April 15, 2024

China's growing hold over Pacific nation Solomon Islands is "alarming", a powerful opposition figurehead told AFP Monday ahead of elections that could further entrench Beijing's foothold in the region. Solomon Islands has warmly embraced China under mercurial Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, with the two nations inking a murky security pact in 2022. A torrent of Chinese aid and investme