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.

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