China and Pacific Island nations are taking their partnership to new heights—face to face in Xiamen.
The Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting marks a major milestone, bringing leaders from 11 island nations to southeast China for their first in-person gathering since 2021.
From booming trade—now surpassing $6.3 billion—to life-saving cooperation on disaster relief and healthcare, this partnership goes far beyond economics. China has played a key role in supporting climate resilience, development goals, and public health across the region.
Whether through emergency aid after natural disasters in Vanuatu or sending medical teams that have treated over a quarter million patients, China’s commitment to the Pacific is both immediate and long-term.
Looking ahead, both sides are expanding collaboration across critical areas—from agriculture and education to disaster preparedness, tourism, and cultural exchange—with a shared focus on sustainability, sovereignty, and Global South solidarity.
These nations are turning dialogue into action, shaping a more inclusive global order and forging stronger bonds that benefit communities across the Pacific.
