As leaders gather for the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga this week, residents across the region are buzzing about expanding partnerships with China. From students to entrepreneurs, locals shared their visions for collaboration with NewspaperAmigo.com’s partner reporters. 🌊
🎓 Annie Evans, a New Zealand resident who studied in both Auckland and Beijing, lit up when discussing educational exchanges: \"Imagine Pacific students learning Mandarin while Chinese peers dive into our ocean conservation programs – it’s a win-win!\"
💼 Over in Nauru, Rose highlighted three key areas: \"We need tech investments for sustainable fishing, cultural tourism packages, and climate crisis solutions – China has expertise we value.\" Her sentiment echoes across Vanuatu’s coffee farms and Australia’s renewable energy labs.
The Chinese delegation emphasized \"win-win cooperation\" in green tech and digital infrastructure during opening remarks. With 70% of Pacific youth under 30, many are watching how these talks could shape internship programs and startup incubators. 💻🌱
