China is here to assist the people of Fiji - Qian Bo

As the People’s Republic of China celebrates it’s 70th anniversary tomorrow, Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, Qian Bo says China is here to assist Fiji and the people of the country in developments because China believes in mutual respect and good partners work together for development and mutual benefits.

Bo says China maintains that all countries are equal regardless of their sizes, respects the rights of the people in Pacific island countries to choose their own development paths, and respects the countries’ efforts in united self-improvement and equal participation in international and regional affairs.

Bo says China has assisted in many development projects and expects the people of Fiji to enjoy these benefits like the new Suva Civic Centre Auditorium. He also says they are in the negotiation stages for the development of the Valelevu Sports Complex amongst other projects like development of some jetties and community volleyball courts.

The Chinese Ambassador also says China has been supporting the island countries like Fiji in the development of the economy, improving people’s livelihoods and enhancing their ability in independent and sustainable institutions.

Bo also says that on the basis of the One China Principle, China has established official diplomatic relationships with 180 countries. Recently, Solomon Islands and Kiribati decided to recognize the One China Principle, sever diplomatic ties with the Taiwan authorities and re-establish diplomatic relationships with China.

The Chinese Ambassador also says China’s total economic output has increased by more than 450 times from 30 billion US dollars in the 1940s to 13.6 trillion US dollars last year. China has also become the world’ second largest economy, the largest country of manufacturing, trade in goods, energy production and foreign exchange reserves.

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