On 21st January, the Chinese Embassy in Tonga hosted the 2025 Spring Festival Reception. More than 200 guests attended, including Hon. Prime Minister Designate ʻAisake Eke, Hon. Acting Prime Minister Samiu Vaipulu, the diplomatic corps, representatives from various sectors in Tonga and overseas Chinese.
H.E. Ambassador Liu Weimin extended his heartfelt Lunar New Year wishes. He pointed out that Year 2024 was an extraordinary year for China-Tonga relations. Solid progress has been made in economic and trade cooperation, frequent mutual visits at various levels have taken place, Belt and Road Cooperation has deepened and yielded tangible results, the bilateral relations have scaled new heights. China is willing to work with Tonga to deepen political mutual trust, advance practical cooperation and make new progress in our comprehensive strategic partnership.
Hon. Prime Minister Designate ‘Aisake Eke said that Tonga-China relations continued to develop in recent years. Tonga firmly adheres to the one-China principle, and looks forward to further strengthening cooperation in various fields so as to achieve win-win outcomes and bring more benefits to the two peoples.
The reception was conducted in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The guests exchanged wishes, shared happiness, and jointly celebrated the Year of Snake.