US Hospital Ship a Pawn in Solomons PM’s China Power Play: Expert

US Hospital Ship a Pawn in Solomons PM’s China Power Play: Expert
Military personnel stand aboard the USNS Mercy Navy hospital ship docked in the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California on April 15, 2020. Mario Tama/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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South Pacific expert Cleo Paskal has said the Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is steadily moving all his chips into place before a sudden move to solidify his hold on power with the backing of Beijing.

Her comments come in response to the recent decision by the Solomons to allow U.S. Navy hospital ship, the Mercy, to visit the Pacific nation just days after a Coast Guard vessel was denied access.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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