Solomon Islands' PM contender vows to abolish China security pact

A prime ministerial contender in Solomon Islands has vowed to abolish the country's security pact with China if voted to power. "We don't think [the pact is] beneficial to...Solomon Islands," Peter Kenilorea said as the Pacific nation began counting votes on Thursday. The pact, signed in 2022, permitted China to send forces to the country to "maintain social order".