Solomon Islands: The Pacific election being closely watched by China and the West
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Solomon Islanders cast votes in an election that will shape relations with China
HONIARA, Solomon Islands (AP) — Voting has begun across the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific nation’s first general election since the government switched diplomatic allegiances from Taiwan to Beijing and struck a secret security pact that has raised fears of the Chinese navy gaining a foothold in the region. The Solomons’ closer relationship with