China backs Fiji’s Ocean of Peace vision
During Suva celebrations, Chinese envoy endorses Rabuka’s regional peace vision, signalling stronger bilateral ties and shared development goals.
Sunday 26 October 2025 | 18:30
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka meets members of the Chinese community in Suva on October 25, 2025.
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Fiji’s Ocean of Peace Vision is now supported by China, the world’s largest economy by Purchasing Power Parity (PPP).
This was confirmed last Saturday to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka during the celebration of the Chinese community’s 170 years settlement in Fiji, and 50 years of diplomatic relations between Fiji and China.
The event was held at Ratu Sukuna Park in Suva.
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The Chinese Embassy in Fiji Chargé d’Affaires, Wang Yuan confirmed the assistance by saying that Global Governance Initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping “aligned closely” with Mr Rabuka’s Ocean of Peace concept.
“This lays the foundation for deepened strategic co-operation and achieved common development between the two countries,” Mr Wang said.
He said China’s support laid the foundation for deeper strategic co-operation between the two nations.
Vision
The Ocean of Peace vision, championed by Mr Rabuka, seeks to maintain the Pacific region as a zone free from militarisation and great power rivalry, focusing instead on climate action, sustainable development, and regional co-operation.
Mr Wang’s comments followed Mr Rabuka’s visit to China last year, where both countries’ leaders charted the course for future relations and created what he described as a “grand blueprint” for co-operation.
“The Chinese community now faces a broad future,” Mr Wang said, noting that the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China had recently set a five-year plan for economic and social development.
He encouraged the Chinese community in Fiji to “board the fast train of Chinese modernisation” and contribute to building a “China-Fiji community with a shared future.”
Mr Rabuka said Fiji and China remained committed to strengthen their co-operation in trade, investment, and climate resilience.
“Our enduring friendship continues to promote shared prosperity, sustainable progress, and mutual understanding,” he said.
Mr Rabuka expressed confidence that the partnership would grow stronger as both countries confront challenges including climate change, disaster resilience, poverty alleviation, and sustainable growth.
