On 11 November 2026, Chinese Ambassador to Vanuatu Li Minggang met with Vanuatu’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade, Hon. Marc Ati. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on key issues concerning China-Vanuatu relations. Both sides agreed that friendly cooperation between China and Vanuatu serves the interests of both countries and their peoples.

Ambassador Li briefed Hon. Ati on the guiding principles of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and the latest developments in China’s economy. He noted that China always stands ready to continue deepening cooperation with Vanuatu and to support the country’s sustainable development and modernization.

Minister Ati said that Vanuatu attaches great importance to its partnership with China and will continue to firmly uphold the one-China principle, work closely with China, and resist external interference, with a view to further deepening and advancing practical cooperation between the two countries.