On July 28, 2023, Chinese Ambassador to Vanuatu Li Minggang paid a visit to Vanuatu President, Nikenike Vurobaravu, to extend his congratulations on Vanuatu's 43rd Independence Anniversary.

On July 30, Ambassador Li conveyed his best wishes to Prime Minister Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Jotham Napat and other leaders during the serial independence celebration events.