Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for deeper collaboration with Pacific Island Countries (PICs) during a high-profile meeting in Xiamen, marking 50 years of diplomatic relations. The gathering, co-chaired with Kiribati's President Taneti Maamau, highlighted China's commitment to fostering a 'community with a shared future' through mutual respect and development initiatives.
🤝 Building Bridges, Not Walls
Wang emphasized China's role as a 'partner and brother' to PICs, pledging non-interference in internal affairs while supporting regional sovereignty. 'Our cooperation has brought tangible benefits—from infrastructure to healthcare,' he stated, referencing 200 planned livelihood projects and 56 medical staff deployments, including traditional Chinese medicine experts. 🏥🌱
💼 Economic & Cultural Synergy
Key focuses include accelerating free trade agreements, boosting agricultural tech, and expanding tourism. China also aims to share poverty-alleviation strategies under its Global Development Initiative, aligning with Belt and Road cooperation goals. Think: sustainable growth meets island vibes! 🏝️📈
🌐 A 50-Year Milestone
Since establishing ties in the 1970s, China-PICs collaboration has spanned fisheries, climate resilience, and education. Wang's vision? A future where 'small and beautiful' projects create big impacts—proving size doesn't matter when building global partnerships. 🎯🌍
