SYDNEY ¨C A former leader who supported ties with Taiwan and a China critic have won key roles in the new Solomon Islands government, signaling change for the South Pacific¡¯s closest backer of Beijing.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale was elected on Friday by lawmakers after his predecessor was ousted in a no confidence vote.
Changes of leader in the strategically located archipelago, 1,600 kilometers northeast of Australia, are closely watched by Western diplomats.
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