Zhou Jian
SUVA (Fiji Village/Pacnews) — As longstanding trade partners, China and Fiji have seen robust growth in economic ties, with bilateral trade reaching $526 million in 2023 and $534 million in 2024, a 1.52% year-on-year increase.
Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Zhou Jian stated this in response to the U.S. tariffs and said building on the momentum of 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the outcome of Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s visit to China, they must synergize China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Global Development Initiative with Fiji’s national strategies.
Zhou Jian said both sides should promote cooperation in traditional areas such as infrastructure, trade, agriculture and fisheries.
He said they should also explore new frontiers like poverty alleviation, green development, and e-commerce.
The ambassador said China will continue to expand imports of Fijian specialty goods, support Chinese enterprises to invest in Fiji, and encourage tourists to visit Fiji.
He said China also remains committed to supporting Fiji’s development through projects like Juncao technology and rice planting technology.
Zhou Jian reminded everyone that the U.S. represents just 13% of global trade, and that there is vast potential for growth through cooperation.
He said strengthening China-Fiji collaboration and fostering shared progress is the strongest rebuttal to American “unilateralism and economic coercion.”
The ambassador said China is the world’s market and a source of opportunities for every country.
