A bold new chapter in South-South cooperation is unfolding as the Chinese mainland and Pacific Islands join forces to drive sustainable growth and climate resilience. 🤝🌏
Since 2021, a series of innovative centers—ranging from disaster risk reduction to poverty alleviation—have been established to address pressing challenges across the Pacific. These initiatives are designed to improve the well-being of local communities while tackling issues like flooding, coastal erosion, and freshwater shortages.
In 2022, the China-Pacific Island Countries Climate Change Cooperation Center emerged as a key platform connecting scientists, technical experts, enterprises, and policymakers. One tangible impact came in 2023 when the center donated family-scale solar electricity systems to Tonga, cutting household electricity costs by up to 80%.
Liaocheng City in Shandong Province, a vibrant hub on the Chinese mainland, has played a crucial role in fostering this partnership. The city has built sister-city relationships with Pacific Islands such as Fiji, Kiribati, Vanuatu, and Tonga, and recently hosted the China-Pacific Island Countries Cooperation and Exchange Conference. This event boosted exchanges in cultural tourism, education, sports, and low-carbon development, culminating in the launch of a new Green Development and Cooperation Alliance.
Looking forward, the upcoming "Decoding China’s Rural Revitalization" tour will bring guests from the Pacific Islands to explore modern agriculture and rural tourism in Liaocheng’s countryside. Combined with educational exchanges and scholarships for Pacific students at Liaocheng University, these initiatives are deepening ties and inspiring innovative solutions to local challenges.
This dynamic model of cooperation highlights the power of mutual respect and shared vision in creating a brighter, more sustainable future for the Global South.
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China, Pacific Island nations set new South-South cooperation model
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