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CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-WANG YI-VANUATU-FM-MEETING (CN)

(250529) -- XIAMEN, May 29, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Vanuatu's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade Marc Ati attending the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, May 29, 2025. (Xinhua/Ding

Chinese medical team brings hope to rural residents in Tonga

SUVA, May 27 (Xinhua) -- "Chinese doctors came to our doorstep to treat us, which made me see the hope of life again," said an 83-year-old man with severe diabetic foot on the Eua island, Tonga.

The elderly suffered from severe foot ulcers and failed to receive timely treatment due to limited local medical resources. The arrival of Chinese doctors brought hope to him.

The man was receiving treatment during

5.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Tonga islands

NUKUALOFA, 2nd April, 2025 (WAM) -- A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Tonga Islands in the South Pacific today.

According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred 173 kilometres southeast of Pangai at a depth of 10 kilometres. No reports of human or material damage have been received.

Tonga is located northwest of New Zealand and Australia and is an archipelago comprising 176 scat

FM Wang Yi meets Vanuatu's counterpart, calls for stronger ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R), also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Vanuatu's Foreign Minister Marc Ati in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, May 29, 2025. /Chinese Foreign Ministry

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday met with Vanuatu's Foreign Minister Marc Ati in Xiamen, who is in China to attend the Third China

Wang Yi introduces consensus reached at 3rd China-PICs FMs' meeting

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-hosts the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting with Kiribati's President and Foreign Minister Taneti Maamau in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, May 28, 2025. /Xinhua

Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese foreign minister, said China and Pacific Islands Countries

China, Pacific Islands countries: Path to win-win marine cooperation

Villagers relax inside the cabanas along Vavau Beach in Samoa, March 23, 2025. /VCG

Editor's Note: Li Jianping is the Dean of the Academy of Future Ocean at Ocean University of China. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily those of CGTN.

China and the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) have achieved fruitful cooperation outcomes, becoming an excell

Win-win economics: Putting China's South Pacific partnerships in focus

Xiamen City, in Fujian Province, is playing host to the third China-Pacific Islands Countries (PICs) Foreign Ministers' Meeting, from Wednesday to Thursday, bringing together leadership from 11 Pacific nations, for talks on cooperation and development with the world's second largest economy.

Residents near Vavau beach in Samoa, March 23, 2025. /VCG

According to data released by China's Ministr

Fiji steps up marine protection

Fiji's maritime security forces are strengthening their role in supporting the government in achieving its marine conservation goals.

Republic of Fiji Navy Commander Timoci Natuva said they are ready to assist in this important task, particularly the protection of 30 percent of the island nation's ocean territory as Marine Protected Areas, Fiji Broadcasting Corporation reported on Tuesday.

An

China opens new chapter in medical outreach on Tonga's Eua Island

The fifth batch of the Chinese medical team in Tonga poses for a photo with medical staff from the Niu'eiki Hospital on Eua Island, Tonga, May 23, 2025. /The fifth batch of the Chinese medical team in Tonga

The fifth batch of the Chinese medical team in Tonga completed a weeklong medical outreach service at Niu'eiki Hospital on Tonga's Eua Island on Monday. The mission marked the first time a Chines

17 Thoughts on the Patriots Through Two Open OTA Sessions

After viewing two open OTA sessions, here are the top takeaways from the Patriots recent practices.

Evan Lazar

The Patriots have held two open organized team activities during their ongoing offseason program, with our latest look-in at practice coming on Wednesday.

Moving forward, the development of second-year QB Drake Maye under the guidance of head coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Josh M

Chinese FM meets counterparts from Pacific Island countries

XIAMEN, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday held respective meetings with foreign guests attending the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Xiamen, Fujian Province.

When meeting with the Federated States of Micronesia's (FSM) Secretary of Foreign Affairs Lorin S. Robert, Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Ce

Chinese FM meets with guests from Pacific Island countries

XIAMEN, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday held individual meetings with foreign guests attending the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province.

When meeting with Kiribati's President and Foreign Minister Taneti Maamau, Wang conveyed Chinese President Xi Jinping's sincere greetings and best wishes.

Wang noted that

5.9-magnitude quake hits 52 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu -- USGS

HONG KONG, May 28 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted 52 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu at 08:57:48 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 202.4 km, was initially determined to be at 14.27 degrees south latitude and 167.28 degrees east longitude.

Fiji mulls new action plan for coral reef conservation

SUVA, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Fiji considers protecting its coral reefs and supporting communities that depend on them through a new National Action Plan for Coral Reef Conservation.

The country's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, along with the Wildlife Conservation Society, held a multi-stakeholder meeting in Suva on Monday to develop this plan, reported Fiji Broadcasting Corporation.

The conferenc

Feature: Chinese medical team brings hope to rural residents in Tonga

SUVA, May 26 (Xinhua) -- "Chinese doctors came to our doorstep to treat us, which made me see the hope of life again," said an 83-year-old man with severe diabetic foot on the Eua island, Tonga.

The elderly suffered from severe foot ulcers and failed to receive timely treatment due to limited local medical resources. The arrival of Chinese doctors brought hope to him.

The man was receiving treatment durin