Why is the vote in Solomon Islands so important for the Pacific region?

Voters worry about state of economy and cost of living as foreign analysts focus on ties with China.

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2024 04 17T042647Z 982899135 RC2X77AP8R7N RTRMADP 3 SOLOMON ISLANDS ELECTION Scaled — Esther Nathan Maeluma casts her ballot during a national election in the capital Honiara, Solomon Islands, April 17, 2024. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVE. AUSTRALIA OUT. NEW ZEALAND OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN NEW ZEALAND. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN AUSTRALIA.

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