Vanuatu’s top leaders have doubled down on their support for Beijing’s one-China principle during high-level talks this week. President Nikenike Vurobaravu and Prime Minister Charlot Salwai met separately with Hu Chunhua, a senior Chinese political advisor, in Port-Vila to solidify bilateral relations .
Both leaders asked Hu to send “best wishes” to Chinese leadership and thanked China for its “long-term support” – highlighting infrastructure and development initiatives that have shaped Vanuatu’s economy . The meetings signaled a push to expand collaboration in trade, tech, and cultural exchanges, with Salwai calling for “all-round growth” in ties.
For young professionals tracking Asia-Pacific diplomacy: This move strengthens China’s Pacific partnerships amid global supply chain shifts. Students and diaspora communities may also see new cultural or academic opportunities bloom !
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