On 5 November, the Chinese Embassy in Tonga held Handover Ceremony of Community Livelihood Improvement Program Grants and Supplies. A total of more than 100 people, including Ambassador Liu Weimin, Acting Prime Minister Hon. Dr Viliami Latu, and representatives from various sectors of Tongan society, attended the event.

Ambassador Liu briefed on the spirit of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and introduced the CPC’s commitment to exercising full and rigorous self-governance and serving the people wholeheartedly. He stressed that, guided by the important consensus reached by the leaders of our two countries, China stands ready to actively implement the Global Development Initiative, deliver more practical cooperation outcomes that respond to local needs and improve people's livelihoods, so as to further enrich the substance of the China-Tonga Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Acting Prime Minister Latu warmly congratulated the successful conclusion of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. He noted that the projects are closely aligned with the needs of the people and will help bring tangible improvements to their livelihoods. Tonga looks forward to further advancing friendly cooperation between the two countries, bringing greater benefits to both peoples.

The Community Livelihood Improvement Program is a signature development cooperation program launched by the Embassy. It aims to enable more local communities to share the benefits of growing China-Tonga relations and to further strengthen the foundation of public support for friendship between the two countries.