On January 21, Chinese Ambassador to PNG H.E. Yang Xiaoguang met with Jerry Mateparae, the moderator for Bougainville consultation and former New Zealand Governor-General upon invitation.

Sir Mateparae briefed Ambassador Yang on the progress of mediation efforts regarding the Bougainville issue and welcomed the international community's engagement in the process.

Ambassador Yang shared China's principled stance on Bougainville issue, and expressed the hope for a proper resolution through consultation. He also introduced Chinese President Xi Jinping's vision of a Community of Shared Future for Mankind, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the latest developments in China-PNG relations.