The Solomon Islands election is closely watched by the US and China

Solomon Islands pro-China PM Manasseh Sogavare fails to secure majority. Pro-Chinese PM Sogavaare vies with opposition parties to form governing coalition after inconclusive election. Opposition parties vie with opposition to create governing coalition in inconclusive vote.

Full results are expected in coming days to determine whether Manasseh Sogavare’s Our party can form the next government. The Solomon Islands election was held on Sunday, November 7. The results will be announced in the coming days, with the results expected to be announced.

Pro-China PM Manasseh Sogavare fended off four challengers to retain a parliamentary seat he has held for more than 20 years. The pro-China leader is set to try to form a government, local media reports. Pro-Chinese leader is expected to retain his seat in the Solomon Islands.

Counting began on Thursday in the Solomon Islands following a national election. Electoral officials seeking a larger venue in the Pacific Island capital. Counting has been closely watched by the US, China and the Chinese in recent weeks. The Solomon Islands is the largest island in the world and is the poorest in the region.

Voting has begun across the South Pacific nation's first general election since the government switched diplomatic allegiances from Taiwan to Beijing. The government has struck a secret security pact that has raised fears of the Chinese navy gai. It is the country's first election since it switched diplomatic allegiance to Beijing and struck a security pact.

Voting has begun across the South Pacific nation's first general election since the government switched diplomatic allegiances from Taiwan to Beijing. The government has struck a secret security pact that has raised fears of the Chinese navy gaining a foothold in the region. The pact was struck by the government of Taiwan and China in a secret deal.

Election closely watched for any impact on Pacific country’s relationship with Beijing. Voters focus on struggling health and other services, while voters focus on the island's struggling health. Election is expected to decide future of China security ties with the Pacific island nation. Voters head to polls that could decide future security ties between the two countries.

The impoverished Solomon Islands is holding its first election since the country pivoted to China. The Pacific election is being closely watched by China and the West. It is the first election in the region since the Solomon Islands pivoted towards China in 2008. The impoverished Pacific nation is holding a series of elections to be held in the coming weeks.

Secretive deals, disinformation and Beijing’s growing influence overshadows the Solomon Islands’ vote. The Pacific Islanders with a chance to halt China's creeping expansion of the region. The Solomon Islands will vote on whether to stop China's growing influence in the Pacific.

PM Sogavare seeking unprecedented second consecutive term in Solomon Islands. 69-year-old karate blackbelt seeks unprecedented second successive term. China, US and allies will be paying close attention to the upcoming elections on the island. PM is a karate master blackbelt who has been in charge of the Solomon Islands since 1978.

Solomon Islands goes to the polls on Wednesday in an election that could shape the region’s future. China has gained most influence in the South Pacific. Solomon Islands' elections could impact China's influence in South Pacific region. Solomon Islands' election could shape region's future.

Solomon Islands goes to the polls on Wednesday in an election that could shape the region’s future. China has gained most influence in the South Pacific. Solomon Islands' elections could impact China's influence in South Pacific region. Solomon Islands' election could shape region's future.

China's influence on the Pacific country draws scrutiny. Security deal with Beijing agreed by PM Manasseh Sogavare is under the spotlight. Solomon Islands election is on 17 April and will be held in the Pacific island nation's capital, Solomon Islands, on April 17.