Leaders urge calm as Solomons considers China deal

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Leaders have urged calm as Solomon Islanders pause to consider their next leaders and the nation’s burgeoning relationship with China. After street and village parades throughout Monday, national and provincial campaigns were forced into a pre-election lull on Tuesday. Any breach of the 24-hour blackout period carries the threat of up to two years in prison. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus Analysts say the national vote will be a pivotal moment for the nation’s 740,000 citizens, as well as for international allies. Despite China’s assurances it wants to assist the developing country,...