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flag China resumes infrastructure investment in Solomon Islands’ Malaita province with a new road project in Auki.

flag Chinese infrastructure investment has resumed in Malaita province, Solomon Islands, after a three-year ban, with a major road project underway in Auki, the provincial capital. flag The project, funded by China, marks a shift following Malaita’s earlier opposition to Chinese involvement after the national government switched diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China. flag While the ban was initially supported by local leaders and Western allies, public backing waned over time. flag Now, local officials and residents express cautious optimism, prioritizing development and improved infrastructure over geopolitical alignment. flag Although concerns about land rights and long-term impacts persist, many welcome Chinese investment alongside other international partners, focusing on tangible benefits like better road access. flag The move reflects China’s broader push to expand infrastructure engagement across the Pacific, though its reception varies by region.

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