Solomon Island lawmakers pick China-cautious Matthew Wale as new PM
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-05-15 12:26 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Asia, China, Asia Pacific
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Matthew Wale, the new prime minister of the Solomon Islands, faces challenges including a rising cost of living and managing relations with China and other countries. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Koji Uema and Kyodo)
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