Solomon Islands’ pro-China leader pledges to continue balancing act with Australia as he seeks re-election. Solomon Islands' Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, known for his pro-Beijing stance, aims to maintain a pragmatic foreign policy balance between China and traditional partners like Australia. Despite concerns over growing Chinese influence, Sogavare's government seeks to leverage opportunities from both China's Belt and Road Initiative and Australian infrastructure funding, adopting a 'friends to all, enemies to none' approach.