Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale. Courtesy of the Solomon Islands Government.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.
The Solomon Islands Has a New LeaderWhat Does It Mean for China and Australia?
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