国内英语资讯:China, Pacific island countries lift ties to comprehensive strategic partnership_时事

国内英语资讯:China, Pacific island countries lift ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

China attaches great importance to and understands the particular concern of Pacific island countries over the issue of climate change, Xi said, pledging to provide help within China's reach to the countries, jointly advance the implementation of the Paris Agreement and promote green, low-carbon and sustainable global development.

Xi stressed that no matter how developed China is, it will always be a member of the developing countries and will always stand side by side with other developing countries.

China and the Pacific island countries have unfolded a new chapter in their relations, Xi said.

China is willing to join efforts with the island countries to consolidate friendship and boost cooperation, to create an even brighter future for their relations.

Leaders of the Pacific island countries thanked the Chinese president for proposing and hosting once again the collective meeting.

China is an important partner of the Pacific island countries in realizing their visions for development, improving people's livelihood and addressing global challenges, they said.

The Pacific island countries treasure their close relations with China, adhere to the one-China policy, thank China for its long-term support with no political strings attached, the leaders said, adding that they are pleased to see the bilateral relations be lifted to a comprehensive strategic partnership featuring mutual respect and common development.