The Solomon Islands' prime minister has credited the construction work for the upcoming 2023 Pacific Games as preventing economic collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic. The games, which will take place in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara in November, have received significant financial support from China, as well as contributions from Australia, Japan, and Indonesia. The investment brought in by the Pacific Games has boosted the economy and facilitated progress on other major infrastructure projects, such as a new international airport terminal. However, critics have raised concerns about the cost and whether the government can afford to maintain the facilities.

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