China 14:30, 15-Aug-2022
China looks forward to furthering diplomatic ties with Kiribati
CGTN
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said that China looks forward to increasing diplomatic ties with Kiribati, after the country passed the Phoenix Islands Rising Act 2022, a bill for the opening of PIPA.
"China is committed to developing friendly relationships with countries all over the world on the basis of one-China policy, '' said Zhao.
He added that to resume diplomatic ties with Kiribati will not only benefit the two peoples, but will also be conducive to regional peace, stability and prosperity. Zhao announces that China appreciates and welcomes Kiribati to send out the clear signal again to fasten and push forward the process of increasing diplomatic ties with China, which is why they are not in favour of certain specifics of the new bill. China would have favoured a clause which focused on the mutually beneficial relationship between the two countries, and therefore are disappointed in the lack of attention to this. However, China is willing to send developmental support and aid to the people of Kiribati in order to help them recover from the situation they are in.
Following the passing of this bill, researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, have arrived at Birnie Island in order to conduct environmental assessments, to investigate the impact of opening up the PIPA on the environment and biodiversity. The project is going smoothly, and China appreciates the warm welcome received, and will conclude in a few months.
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