On October 31, 2025, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and the Embassy of Fiji in China jointly held a reception in Beijing to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Fiji. Xian Hui, Vice Chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), attended the event. Shen Xin, Vice President of the CPAFFC; Qian Bo, Special Envoy for Pacific Island Countries Affairs of the Chinese Government; H.E. Robert Lee, Ambassador of Fiji to China; and over 100 representatives from various sectors of China and Fiji, along with several foreign diplomats in China, also attended the event. Vice President Shen Xin and Ambassador H.E. Robert Lee delivered remarks respectively.
Vice President Shen Xin noted that China and Fiji are both members of the Global South. Over the past 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China-Fiji relations have achieved significant progress under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries. As good friends, partners, and brothers, the two countries have supported each other on issues of respective core interests and have established a comprehensive strategic partnership featuring mutual respect and common development, setting an example of equal treatment and friendly cooperation between countries of different sizes. China is committed to working with Fiji to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries through concrete actions, strengthen development cooperation, walk hand in hand on the path of modernization, build a China-Fiji community with a shared future, and jointly embrace an even brighter and more prosperous tomorrow for both nations.
Ambassador H.E. Robert Lee expressed that establishing diplomatic relations with China 50 years ago was one of the most important strategic decisions made by Fiji after its independence. Fiji firmly upholds the one-China principle. After half a century of development, the two countries have established a dynamic all-round strategic partnership. China is a steadfast development partner of Fiji, and Fiji appreciates the valuable support provided by the Chinese government over the years in areas such as infrastructure, capacity building, and disaster prevention and mitigation. As political relations between the two countries have developed rapidly, people-to-people exchanges have also played a crucial role as an emotional bond connecting the hearts and minds of the two peoples. Fiji is confident in the future of Fiji-China relations and looks forward to working with China in the spirit of mutual respect and win-win cooperation to jointly write a new chapter in bilateral relations.
Before the reception, Vice Chairperson Xian Hui met with Ambassador H.E. Robert Lee and exchanged views on China-Fiji relations and other issues of mutual concern. During the reception, a traditional Fijian kava ceremony was performed, and students from Minzu University of China and Fijian students in China presented captivating cultural performances that showcased the unique cultural characteristics of the two countries. The reception was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
