On October 28 and 30, 2026, Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Chen Haiping paid a courtesy call respectively on Minister for Housing and Local Government Hon. Maciu Nalumisa and on Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources and Minister for Justice Hon. Filimoni Vosarogo of Fiji. 

Ambassador Chen said that over the 51 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China has consistently stood alongside Fiji. China-Fiji relations enjoy sound momentum of growth. China attaches great importance to its relationship with Fiji and stands ready to work with Fiji to implement the important consensus reached by leaders of the two countries, deepen friendly cooperation across various fields, and deliver greater benefits to both peoples.

Hon. Maciu Nalumisa warmly welcomed Ambassador Chen on his assumption of office in Fiji. He noted that Fiji was the first Pacific Island Country to establish diplomatic relations with China. Reaffirming Fiji’s commitment to the one-China principle, he expressed readiness to continuously deepen friendly cooperation between the two countries in housing, municipal services and other fields.

Hon. Filimoni Vosarogo spoke highly of the enduring traditional friendship between the two countries. He noted that China had provided invaluable support for Fiji during its most challenging times, for which Fiji was deeply grateful and would always appreciate. Fiji looks forward to deepening practical cooperation with China and constantly driving forward bilateral relations.