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Report questions PM's Chinese connection

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By Shalveen Chand 17 December 2025, 8:00AM

Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt’s connection to Chinese companies and its geopolitical impact has been questioned by a report looking at China’s influence on Samoa.

By Shalveen Chand 17 December 2025, 8:00AM

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