SYDNEY -- Manasseh Sogavare, the China-friendly prime minister of the Solomon Islands, has retained his seat in parliament after a general election held this week, local media reported late on Friday, as tensions surrounding relations with Beijing percolate in the Pacific island nation.
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Solomon Islands' pro-China prime minister reelected to parliament
Leader's bid to remain in control of government still undecided
Manasseh Sogavare, prime minsiter of the Solomon Islands, addresses the 78th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in September 2023. © Reuters
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