Asia & Pacific

The Solomon Islands Has a New Leader—What Does It Mean for China and Australia?

Matthew Wale has been critical of Beijing in the past, but will this stance continue?
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The Solomon Islands Has a New Leader—What Does It Mean for China and Australia?
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale. Courtesy of the Solomon Islands Government.
Rex Widerstrom
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The Solomon Islands has a new prime minister after Jeremiah Manele lost power in a no-confidence vote, ending months of political uncertainty.

The country of Pacific nation of 767,000 people will now be headed by Matthew Wale, the long-time opposition leader who has been critical of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the past.

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Rex Widerstrom
Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.