As Vanuatu's Prime Minister Charlot Salwai wraps up his official visit to the Chinese mainland, locals back home are buzzing about cross-border teamwork! 🌏 CGTN hit the streets of Port Vila to capture grassroots perspectives on this Pacific-Asia alliance.
One resident lit up while sharing: 'When our leaders connect, it feels like we're building bridges – not just for politics, but for all of us.' 🏗️ Another highlighted the real-world impacts: 'Our sister city ties with Shanghai, Yinchuan, and Foshan mean we're swapping ideas on everything from tech to culture – like having pen pals but for cities!' 📱🏙️
Young professionals especially vibe with the opportunities: 'Cooperation means our students might study renewable energy in China, then bring solutions home,' said a 24-year-old nursing student. 📚⚡
With PM Salwai's trip including talks on climate resilience and digital innovation, many see this as the start of a power-up for Pacific development. 💪🌴 As one fisherman-turned-entrepreneur joked: 'Maybe next they'll teach China how to make perfect laplap!' 🥥😂
