Beijing-Linked Solomons Government Moves to Declare CCP-Critic a Foreign Agent

Beijing-Linked Solomons Government Moves to Declare CCP-Critic a Foreign Agent
Prime minister of the Solomon Island Manasseh Sogavare (C) arrives for the opening remarks of Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in Suva on July 12, 2022 William West/AFP via Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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The last pockets of resistance in a small Pacific nation against the encroaching influence of the regime in Beijing are being steadily eliminated by the compliant national government.

Former provincial leader Daniel Suidani, who was ousted from office in a contentious no-confidence vote in early February, is being forced to explain why he isn’t a foreign agent or risk being barred from holding office.

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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