On December 15, 2025, Consul & Head of Post Li Xiaoyan of the Consulate of the People's Republic of China in Laoag, paid a courtesy call on Mayor Bonoan of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte.

Li shared insights on the outcomes of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, highlighting China’s latest development achievements. She expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Municipality of San Nicolas for its long-standing support over the years. Li emphasized her commitment to working closely with the municipal government to deepen practical cooperation, strengthen cultural exchanges, and foster people-to-people ties. She warmly invited Mayor Bonoan to visit China again.