“The construction of new venues for the 2023 Pacific Games could begin in May if a repatriation flight from China to Solomon Islands goes ahead next week.
“A number of projects funded by the Chinese government were scheduled to get underway this year, including the construction of a new national stadium in Honiara, before Covid-19 got in the way.
“Chinese largesse has been apparent in Solomon Islands since it switched diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan last September.”
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