Pacific island politicians visited China in groups, had face-to-face exchanges with high-level officials from China, discussed cooperation and friendship, and a network of partners that spans the ocean is becoming increasingly dense.

On October 9, 2026, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Central Committee, met with a joint inspection team of Pacific island politicians led by Deputy Prime Minister Latu of Tonga in Beijing. Wang Yi stated that China and Pacific island countries have mutual friendship and trust, and under the joint leadership of leaders from both sides, the comprehensive strategic partnership has become more mature and stable. China's diplomacy firmly stands on the side of developing countries, small and medium-sized countries, and fairness and justice, and has always been a reliable and dependable partner for Pacific island countries. China supports island countries in finding a development path that suits their own national conditions, and believes that Pacific island countries will continue to adhere to the One China principle. China is willing to work with island countries to jointly build the the Belt and Road in high quality, deepen practical cooperation in various fields, and work together to build a closer community of shared future for China's Pacific island countries. Keywords: Diplomacy, Pacific Island Countries

South South cooperation yields fruitful results

Wang Yi stated that China's interaction with Pacific island countries is a South South cooperation of mutual assistance and support, without interfering in the internal affairs of the island countries, without attaching political conditions, and without participating in geopolitical disputes. The China Pacific Island Countries Political Parties Dialogue is an important platform for both parties to exchange ideas and build consensus. Political leaders from various island countries, including Lato, expressed that China is a good friend and partner of Pacific island countries. Island countries will continue to firmly adhere to the One China policy and are willing to strengthen cooperation with China in infrastructure construction, agriculture, healthcare, education, disaster reduction, capacity building, and other fields to promote regional peace and development.Editor/Min Jing