Pacific regional security: What impact will the elections in Solomon Islands have? | DW News

Lawmakers in the Solomon Islands have picked a new prime minister, in an election that was closely watched by the Pacific's major powers. Jeremiah Manele is a former foreign minister who has pledged to continue following policies of ever-closer ties with China.
The Solomon Islands occupy a strategic position northeast of Australia, which is of interest to China and its goal of expanding its influence in the Pacific.
The new prime minister says he will bring more infrastructure to the islands. Australia has traditionally been the archipelago's biggest donor, but China is catching up and has constructed roads, a sports stadium and a telecommunications network.
00:00 Pro-China Jeremiah Manele elected as new PM
00:51 Parker Novak, Indo-Pacific analyst
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[@huanghermann5207]

It is not that PM favours China. It is the people that love infrastructure and peace, not weapons and destruction.

[@blandingscastle3729]

Chinese debt will sink them and thereafter they become a Chinese colony...Old story..

[@4mb127]

China has the largest military buildup and expansion in the world.

[@user-ho6ng1gw4x]

@@4mb127ahahahahha, that is funny. Look at USA first with the highest number of military based abroad

[@thomasromanelli2561]

They will likely be very disappointed when their island becomes a forward military base...

[@Bride-on4gj]

​@4mb127 really? When was the last time they invaded another sovereign country? Hypocrite!

[@louistan7560]

Economics determines the stability of the country. Politics doesn't feed the people. It feeds the leaders.

[@happymelon7129]

😅 Suddenly, U$ found that Solomon lack of democracy and human rights.

[@Steadysoldier6]

😂😂

[@lavexitosh]

Talk about your own country. Leave the Pacific alone. Your time's up.

[@harryboi8485]

It’s called the news you silly billy. They report on everything.

[@lavexitosh]

Since when do they report on Solomon Islands and its elections? It only became news because China is involved. Piss off.

[@lavexitosh]

@@harryboi8485 Since when do they report on SI's elections? Now that China is involved the West is shitting themselves? Pathetic.

[@blolee-gc1sr]

no they don't report on everything

[@harryboi8485]

@@blolee-gc1sr Yeah I dropped a sandwich on the floor 4 years ago. And no news story still!

[@jonathanjacob5453]

The US and Australia are like husbands that neglected their wives and are all of a sudden trying to be romantic once the wife has informed them that she has found another man and wants a divorce.

[@PabyJeouna]

Yes !!!! 😊😊😊❤❤

[@user-bk7nq5io2d]

You nail it bro.

[@anubizz3]

According Jeremiah, stay undeveloped is the best action for small country like Solomon island .

[@0_grid]

Sri Lanka is definitely not suffering from these "developments".

[@anubizz3]

@@0_grid Tell that to Indonesia and Vietnam.. Search China nickel investment in Indonesia on Google.. You don't blame the bank if you buy luxury stuff you cannot afford. Blame yourself if you cannot manage your finances. At least China don't go to WTO try to force Indonesia to sell its unprocessed nickel unlike European unions, USA and Australia.. If fact they try to listen to Indonesia concern and help Indonesia to make nickel refinery so they can sold it to global markets with bigger profits.. What Australia do to this tiny insignificant nation like Solomon and Nauru? Create detentions center so the can move Australia illegal immigrants problem to other countries..

[@catinbootsnow4267]

​@@0_grid Pain of growth, sometimes. Absolutely okay when you grow up.

[@beskarflowers]

If the USA cared enough They would invest in a Pacific Development Fund. Gather experts from a handful of countries in the region and find out what each one needs - infrastructure, roads, hospitals, schools, harvesting sustainable fisheries, resource development, water filtration, etc. Not just offer "security" by asking them to host military bases.

[@univeropa3363]

Good for the Solomon Islands. Too bad Germany can't follow suit.

[@christonngoveni8438]

China only started investing just 4 years ago, but look at the progress.... China does keep its promises if you play the geopolitical game with them

[@melweconsultancy4452]

Solomon islands interests matters. Not USA and china interests. Back off.

[@ghtwghtw7197]

Now soloman islands have a chance to develop. Go east for commerce. Go west for war

[@user-hk7bn4lu3j]

Hahahaha! Goodluck with that! No country ever develops after a deal with china... You will be forever in a growing debt with them and use that to their leverage over you...

[@Dubeyruby]

Well said

[@MrJonezy541]

Is Russia western?

[@user-nl7ot2jv6j]

Salute china solomon islands relationship

[@Blankarte]

Why Solomon's citizens don't want Washington's Wars? Alas! I wonder WHY? 🤔

[@PeterLamin-pi6rv]

Don't want to be subservient to the rules based orders 😂😂

[@ThomasOrtlaufpg]

The U.S. and the other Western powers think the Pacific is their "backyard" but otherwise there are no countries in the South Pacific that are "unfriendly" to China. For example, Papua New Guinea's principal foreign affairs slogan is, "Friend to all, enemy to none".

[@user-lr8zd6yl8m]

Scot Morrison's directive for Australian troops based in the Solomons when there was riot in the Solomons, "don't save the Chinese".

[@seanlander9321]

Liar.

[@HannibalBarca247BCE]

@@seanlander9321 Yep, the Chinese didn't need any 'saving', they were not being targeted. Even if they were they could protect themselves without any help.

[@hoplam9717]

Aliasing with China is of course more beneficial for the country.

[@happymelon7129]

U$ AUS more worry is France going to let China help build port on its Pacific island. China leader visit France next week. France still not happy about U$ AUS throw away its sub orders

[@senderralock7490]

These pacific politicians are money minded leaders

[@SolidBaka]

Solomon islands economically is one of the poorest countries in the Pacific. Hopefully the government can use the geopolitical struggle to help bring economic growth, finding new markets for Solomon exports, create jobs, bring industrial development and help the progress of its citizens. But if they continued to line their pockets and sell resources off to these foreigners for free, then it's business as normal.

[@safetydeskltd9047]

Would you prefer they elect Ursula Von whatever loving candidate?

[@gayan2517]

Wind of change 🎷🎷🥁🎻🎺

[@rutherpomaloli5722]

Well done Salomon Island 👏

[@jungletunes3923]

What's the fuss about their prime minister. The mofos will never leave us alone.

[@VeroNica-jx6vj]

Only 4 diamond and gold

[@rubenreyes4477]

It is the choice of a certain country which is good to be with their own country and people to be with. China is not bad for a country which has no development for long decades. It is up to them..

[@Monkey_D_Luffy56]

I hate this kind of interview where they always choose the worst available microphone possible

[@FreddyKrueger007]

Australia 🇦🇺 lectures China 🇨🇳 on human rights while supporting Israel 🇮🇱 oppressing Palestinians 🇵🇸 Double standards from Australia 🇦🇺 Free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@HannibalBarca247BCE]

Stating lies doesn't make it true.

[@nandhu6673]

Poor island

[@chopinmack5418]

China is working on One Belt One Road , on Trades & Infrastructure projects . The US is working on One Bomb One Road , on Wars & Bad Mouthing China . China will bring prosperity & more Infrastructure to Solomon islands .

[@paulsteaven]

Let's just hope that there's no Guadalcanal campaign 2.0

[@ddt6003]

just need to beware of teh debt trap

[@rizkyadiyanto7922]

yeah, IMF debt trap.

[@tyronebryant9147]

lol we all know about the IMF and its conditions

[@760HorsePower]

Putin must be held accountable for this horrific election interference

[@irvin701]

What interference now? Y’all really are hopeless now 😂

[@carmenvelez3327]

Good!

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[@Matthew-rp3jf]

Not all Americans, thats why there are protests

[@kawaiikoto8800]

CIA should provide democracy and show them what it means to be free.

[@Liboch]

Like the freedom of Iraq, Libya, Syria

[@ktangsoimeyo2826]

We lie, we cheat and we steal: CIA Chief, Mike

[@MrCykotickiwi]

They are free.. and as a Sovereign Nation.. have chosen to increase its ties to China. The West had a grip upon them for decades.. If they actually gave a care about them... They wouldn't of felt the need to turn to China to help grow.

[@JamesBond-su7hj]

Germany should interfere

[@4mb127]

Chinese military bases in 3.. 2.. 1..

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[@PaxPinanceMinstr]

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[@umbrellastudio7481]

every time i see India flag, it gives me a good laugh.

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[@HannibalBarca247BCE]

Shame on you spreading disinformation, particularly on a completely unrelated video. Australia 100% backs the two-state solution, something you know little, if anything about, as you just don't care about peace.

[@HannibalBarca247BCE]

Shame on you for spreading disinformation. Australia backs the two-state solution, something you care nothing for, peace.

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