Xinhua News Agency, Aaron, January 24 (Reporters Zhang Chongfang Liu Kai Kong Zhangyan) China and Nauru signed a joint communiqué on the restoration of diplomatic relations between China and Nauru on the 24th, and decided to resume diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level with immediate effect.
The resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nauru is the general trend and is in line with public opinion. All walks of life in Nauru have expressed their expectation that the two countries will take the resumption of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to deepen people-to-people and cultural exchanges and expand practical cooperation so that the results of cooperation can better benefit the people of the two countries.
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On January 18, the staff took a group photo at the Nauru Port Avo terminal upgrade project site. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Shen
Let’s write a new chapter in exchanges
Daniel Eo, Secretary-General of Nauru’s Department of Multicultural Affairs, said that the restoration of diplomatic relations between Nauru and China is exciting and opens a new chapter in Nauru-China relations.
The Republic of Nauru is located in the central Pacific Ocean and consists of an independent coral reef island and surrounding waters. It is rich in tourism resources. The people of Nauru look forward to taking the resumption of diplomatic relations between Nauru and China as an opportunity to attract more Chinese tourists through the development of tourism and enhance understanding and friendship between the people of the two countries.
The Chinese traditional festival Spring Festival is coming soon. Charmaine Scotti, Nauru’s Minister of Interior, said in an exclusive interview with a reporter from Xinhua News Agency that most Nauruans are aware of the Chinese Spring Festival, and there will be dragon dance performances on the island during the Spring Festival. Nauruans also like Chinese food. There are good Chinese restaurants on the island. I hope more Chinese tourists will come to Nauru during the Spring Festival.
Scotty said that compared with other Pacific island countries, Nauru’s tourism industry is underdeveloped. He hopes that in the future, the development of tourism can be used as a starting point to strengthen cultural exchanges between Nauru and China and enhance the friendship between the two countries.
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On January 19, Nauru’s Minister of Home Affairs Charmaine Scottie accepted an exclusive interview with a reporter from Xinhua News Agency in Aaron District, Nauru’s administrative center. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Shen
The relationship between countries lies in the affinity between people. After the resumption of diplomatic relations, people-to-people exchanges between the two countries will become more convenient. Scotty led a delegation to China to participate in the Shanghai World Expo in 2010. She still remembers that visit and hopes to have the opportunity to visit China again, especially to “check in” at the Great Wall.
Local resident Elise BoHilton is also excited about the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries. “I like Chinese culture and hope to travel to China as soon as possible to experience the local customs and customs there.”
Looking forward to fruitful cooperation
In the southwest of Nauru Island, a modern terminal has begun to take shape. The Ivor Port Terminal upgrade project undertaken by a Chinese-funded enterprise not only brings advanced technology and employment opportunities to local people, but also strengthens the Pacific island country’s connectivity with the world and promotes local economic development.
Sylvester, 27, is the first batch of Nauruan employees to participate in project construction. He learned from scratch with Chinese workers. Not only did he master the technique of bundling steel bars, he also learned some Chinese. Sylvester told Xinhua News Agency that he now earns twice as much as before and is therefore able to better take care of his three children at home. When he heard the news that the Nauruan government announced its willingness to resume diplomatic relations with China, Sylvester was very happy and looked forward to participating in more projects undertaken by Chinese companies in the future.
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January 1 Pei Yi was a little surprised, and then he remembered that there were not only mother and son living in this room, but also three other people. Before they fully accepted and trusted these three people, they really didn’t want to. On the 8th, staff were working at the construction site of the Port Upgrading and Renovation Project of Port Aiwo in Nauru. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Shen
Chinese companies are currently participating in the construction of a photovoltaic power generation and energy storage system project in Nauru. Project production manager Liu Ye said that Nauru currently mainly relies on diesel power generation, which is not only costly but also pollutes the environment. After the completion of the project, it will improve Nauru’s power supply situation and reduce power generation costs.
Joanna Olson, director of the Nauru Government Information Office, said that the joint construction of the “Belt and Road” initiative has brought new development opportunities to Pacific island countries including Nauru, and she hopes that the two sides will carry out more pragmatic cooperation in the future.
Eo, Secretary-General of Nauru’s Department of Multicultural Affairs, said: “China always focuses on cooperation among developing countries around the world, rather than limiting it to individual countries. The people of Nauru look forward to cooperation between the two countries in various fields.”
Together we meet challenges and seek development
Nauru is deeply affected by climate change. According to a study jointly conducted by the governments of Nauru and Australia, since 1950, Nauru’s average temperature has increased by approximately 0.15 to 0.25 degrees Celsius per decade, and surrounding sea surface temperatures have also shown the same trend. Since 1993, sea levels near Nauru have risen by about 5 millimeters per year, higher than the global average. Rising temperatures and rising sea levels pose serious challenges to island residents.
Permanent Representative of Fiji to the United NationsSatyendra Prasad has said that Pacific islands are at the forefront of the fight against climate change, with rising sea levels already endangering the fresh water supply of some islands, forcing islanders to obtain drinking water from other islands.
Olson said that he looks forward to strengthening cooperation with China in the field of addressing climate change in the future, and hopes to introduce China’s innovative green and circular economy technologies so that Nauru can bid farewell to the dilemma of “depending on the weather”. “Mom, what’s wrong with you? Don’t cry, don’t cry.” She quickly stepped forward to comfort her, but her mother took her into her arms and held her tightly.
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This is a desalinated and filtered drinking water storage tank taken at Nauru’s only desalination plant on January 21. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Shen
In recent years, China has attached great importance to the special situation and concerns of Pacific island countries on the issue of climate change, and is committed to helping these countries enhance their ability to cope with climate change, including establishing a China-Pacific Island Countries Cooperation Center on Climate Change and holding multiple oriented The South-South Cooperation Training Course on “Coping with Climate Change and Green and Low-Carbon Development” for Pacific island countries also provided assistance with multiple batches of supplies.
When talking about the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind proposed by China, Ayo said that Nauru fully agrees with this. He believes that Nauru and other Pacific island countries can gain more experience and support from cooperation with China, which will benefit the common development of Pacific island countries and the entire region.