A Chinese state-owned company is negotiating to buy a deep water port and World War II airstrip in the Solomon Islands. 

New documents have revealed how a $3 million slush fund from Beijing has helped keep the Pacific Nation's controversial leader, Manasseh Sogavare, in power. 

Hon Peter Kenilorea Jr, a Solomon Islander politician and son of Sir Peter Kenilorea, told Liam Bartlett on 6PR Mornings that his colleagues in the opposition are deeply worried about the acquisition.

A Chinese state-owned company is negotiating to buy a deep water port and World War II airstrip in the Solomon Islands. 
New documents have revealed how a $3 million slush fund from Beijing has helped keep the Pacific Nation's controversial leader, Manasseh Sogavare, in power. 
Hon Peter Kenilorea Jr, a Solomon Islander politician and son of Sir Peter Kenilorea, told Liam Bartlett on 6PR Mornings that his colleagues in the opposition are deeply worried about the acquisition.

Gary Adshead will keep you up to date with all the latest breaking stories and issues on 6PR Mornings.

Gary Adshead will keep you up to date with all the latest breaking stories and issues on 6PR Mornings.

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