On May 28, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and President and Foreign Minister of Kiribati Taneti Maamau co-chaired the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Xiamen. Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Niue Dalton Tagelagi, Crown Prince and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Tonga Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia Lorin S. Robert, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Solomon Islands Peter Shanel Agovaka, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade of Vanuatu Marc Ati, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Papua New Guinea Justin Tkatchenko, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration of the Cook Islands Tingika Elikana, former President and incumbent Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Nauru Russ Joseph Kun, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji Lenora Salusalu Qereqeretabua, representative of the government of Samoa Luamanuvae A. Mariner, and Deputy Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Esala Nayasi attended the meeting.

Wang Yi said that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pacific Island countries (PICs). The everlasting friendship between the two sides has transcended mountains and seas. Regardless of changes in the international landscape, China has always regarded PICs as good friends, good partners, and good brothers. The development of the bilateral ties vividly demonstrates that friendship, whenever it happens, is cherishable; cooperation, whatever its size, is valuable. The "four full respects" principle put forward by President Xi Jinping, that is, China fully respects the sovereignty and independence of PICs, fully respects their will, fully respects their cultural traditions and fully respects their effort to seek strength through unity, constitutes the fundamental guideline for China's relations with PICs. Under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and the leaders of PICs, the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and PICs has shown new vitality, achieved new accomplishments, and reached new heights.

Wang Yi said that China's cooperation with PICs follows the trend of history, responds to the call of the times, and has yielded fruitful outcomes that benefit the people of PICs. It has not only helped each other succeed but also promoted regional peace, stability and prosperity, setting a model for peaceful coexistence between countries of different sizes and serving as an example for seeking development through unity among the Global South.

Wang Yi made a six-point suggestion on building a community with a shared future between China and PICs:

First, uphold mutual respect. China will firmly defend the basic norm in international relations of non-interference in other countries' internal affairs, and resolutely support PICs in safeguarding their sovereignty, security, and development interests. The Taiwan question is China's internal affair. Taiwan's restoration to China is a victorious outcome of World War II and an integral part of the post-war international order. The historical and legal fact therein brooks no challenge, and the authority of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 brooks no challenge. China believes that PICs will continue to abide by the one-China principle and support China's just position.

Second, prioritize development. China is ready to work with PICs to jointly implement the Global Development Initiative and further advance the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. Efforts will be made to accelerate negotiations on bilateral free trade agreements, strengthen cooperation in agricultural and fishery technology demonstration and training, and expand cooperation on tourism. China supports PICs in enhancing police capacity building.

Third, adopt a people-centered approach. China is ready to strengthen experience sharing with PICs in poverty alleviation and primary-level governance. Within this year, 200 "small yet smart" livelihood programs will be implemented, and 7 groups of 56 medical personnel, as well as additional Traditional Chinese Medicine doctors, will be dispatched to further contribute to the well-being of the people in PICs.

Fourth, promote exchange and mutual learning. Both sides should enhance people-to-people exchanges in areas such as media, youth, women, and sports, and maintain close and frequent interactions like relatives. China is ready to carry out joint archaeology and research on the Austronesian language family with PICs, expand exchanges and cooperation on cultural heritage protection, explore the establishment of a think tank dialogue mechanism, and support the sustainable development of PICs.

Fifth, safeguard fairness and justice. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations. People around the world look forward to a more civilized, prosperous, and progressive era. China is ready to work with PICs to firmly safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core and the international order based on international law.

Sixth, maintain solidarity in challenging times. China is ready to enhance coordination and cooperation with PICs in global climate governance, promote the full and effective implementation of the Paris Agreement, uphold the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, and urge developed countries to provide funding, technology, and capacity-building support to developing countries. China stays committed to assisting PICs in strengthening climate resilience within the framework of South-South cooperation.

Wang Yi stressed that the world today is far from tranquil, with resurfacing hegemonism and power politics as well as resurging unilateralism and protectionism. In the face of changes of the times and history, China firmly believes that peace, development, cooperation, and win-win outcomes remain the only right choice. China is committed to safeguarding world peace, contributing to global development, and upholding international order. China steadfastly stands on the side of international fairness and justice, the right side of history, and the side of the vast number of developing countries, and consistently acts as a trustworthy and reliable partner for Global South countries. The vastness of the Pacific Ocean lies in its capacity to embrace all rivers without rejecting small streams, and the progress of human civilization depends on pooling strength to overcome difficulties together. China is ready to join hands with all parties to write a new chapter in building a community with a shared future between China and PICs.

The foreign side highly appreciated the vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind, the "four full respects" principle, and the three major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping. They expressed gratitude for China's long-term valuable support for the development of PICs. PICs cherish their friendship with China. Cooperation with China is based on mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual understanding, and sovereign equality; it is an independent decision of PICs, serves the fundamental interests of PICs, and contributes to maintaining regional peace, stability, development and prosperity. The foreign side unanimously reaffirmed their firm commitment to the one-China principle and their support for China in safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and emphasized the authority of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758. They looked forward to learning from China's experience in sustainable development, the blue economy, disaster prevention and mitigation, cultural heritage protection, and other aspects, deepening cooperation in infrastructure, climate change, medical and health care, green development, economy, trade and investment, among other fields, and advancing high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. PICs are willing to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with China, uphold multilateralism, maintain the basic norms governing international relations, and jointly build a peaceful and prosperous Pacific region.

All parties unanimously adopted the Joint Statement of the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting. The Chinese side also released a list of measures to implement the consensus of this foreign ministers' meeting, including China's Initiative on Deepening Cooperation with Pacific Island Countries on Combating Climate Change.