From 6 to 10 July, 2026, the first round of negotiations on the China–Vanuatu Enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement (EEPA) was held online. The two sides conducted comprehensive and in-depth discussions on a wide range of areas, including trade in goods, rules of origin, trade in services, intellectual property, and practical cooperation, and made positive progress.

On 4 November 2025, the Ministry of Commerce of China and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade of Vanuatu signed the Framework Agreement on the Enhanced Economic Partnership. In accordance with the principles set out in the Framework Agreement, both sides agreed to actively advance negotiations on the specific chapters of the Agreement, with the aim of delivering tangible benefits to businesses and people in both countries at an early date.