Cabinet Locked In: Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Matthew Wale has completed formation of his 24-member Cabinet, with Deputy PM Francis Sade also holding the Public Service portfolio, after Wale’s 26–22 parliamentary win on 15 May and Sunday swearing-in at Government House in Honiara. Wale says the government is fully constituted and will keep coalition unity through “open conversations,” rejecting “backdoor deals” and outside foreign business interests. China Policy Signal: In a meeting with China’s ambassador, Wale pledged the government will “firmly adhere” to the one-China principle and deepen cooperation with China—while earlier campaign rhetoric focused on transparency around China ties. Regional Politics: PNG PM James Marape congratulated Wale and flagged continued cooperation on security, climate resilience, trade, fisheries, education, labour mobility, and infrastructure. Governance Capacity: The CAPSA statistics and audit project has finished its mid-term review, citing progress toward stronger national statistics and audit capacity. Ongoing Accountability: The week’s political reset follows Jeremiah Manele’s removal in a no-confidence vote, with Wale now moving from election to delivery.