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. In recent years, under the joint leadership of the Chinese President and Pacific Island leaders, the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Pacific Island countries 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 Pacific island countries to embark on a development path that suits their own national conditions and is independently chosen by their people, and supports island countries to safeguard their sovereignty, security, and development interests. Taiwan is a part of China's territory. After World War II, Japan returned the stolen Taiwan to China, which became an important component of the post-war international order. We believe that Pacific island countries will continue to adhere to the One China principle and continuously strengthen the political foundation of bilateral relations.

Under the leadership of General Secretary Xi Jinping, China is accelerating the promotion of Chinese style modernization and is willing to share development experience with Pacific island countries and other developing countries to jointly move towards modernization. We are willing to work with Pacific island countries to jointly build the the Belt and Road in high quality, deepen exchanges and practical cooperation in various fields, strengthen cooperation in international and regional multilateral mechanisms, and work together to build a closer China Pacific island community of shared future.

Wang Yi stated that China's interactions with Pacific island countries are a form of South South cooperation that involves mutual assistance and support. This cooperation does not interfere in the internal affairs of island countries, does not attach political conditions, does not participate in geopolitical disputes, and is not targeted at or interfered by third parties. Political party interaction is an important component of state relations. The China Pacific Island Countries Political Parties Dialogue is an important platform for political parties and politicians from both sides to exchange ideas, build consensus, learn from each other, and expand cooperation, playing an important role in promoting friendly cooperation between China and Pacific Island countries. The CPC is willing to strengthen exchanges of experience in governance with political parties and politicians in the Pacific island countries, deepen mutual trust and promote common development.

Political leaders from various island countries, such as Lato, expressed that China is a good friend and partner of Pacific island countries, and the relationship between the two sides is constantly consolidated and developed on the basis of mutual respect for sovereignty, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, and mutually beneficial cooperation. Thank you to China for providing tremendous assistance to the economic and social development of island countries over the years. Pacific island countries share a common future with China, and will continue to firmly adhere to the One China policy. They 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. The China Pacific Island Countries Political Parties Dialogue is an important platform for political parties exchanges between the two sides. The island countries' political parties are willing to strengthen exchanges with the CPC to promote greater development of relations between the Pacific island countries and China.Editor/Gong Ziwei