On May 15, the Chinese Embassy in the Federated States of Micronesia and the Micronesia-China Friendship Association (MCFA) jointly held a cocktail reception themed “recall & uphold the original aspiration of establishing diplomatic ties and carry forward our traditional friendship”. H.E. Wu Wei, Chinese Ambassador to the FSM, Hon. McGarry Miguel, Acting President of the MCFA and Vice Speaker of the Pohnpei State Legislature, and H.E. Vincent Sivas, Ambassador of the FSM to China respectively delivered speeches. More than 30 people attended the reception, including Assistant Secretary Mr. Brendy Carl and other officials of Department of Foreign Affairs, members of MCFA and representatives of students who has studied in China.

Wu Wei firstly introduced the important consensus reached between President Xi Jinping and President Simina on developing bilateral relations, recalled the fruitful achievements of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and the FSM, stressed that the one-China principle is the prerequisite and political foundation for China-FSM diplomatic relations, and indicated that China is willing to strengthen practical cooperation with the FSM in various fields on the basis of the one-China principle and push for greater development of China-FSM relations.

Miguel thanked China for its long-term selfless assistance to the FSM and said he and the MCFA will continue to firmly support the one-China policy.

Sivas, on behalf of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, spoke highly of the substantial achievements made since the establishment of FSM-China diplomatic ties 35 years ago, saying that the FSM firmly adheres to the one-China policy, firmly supports China’s position on Taiwan-related issues, opposes “Taiwan independence”, and is willing to work with the Chinese side to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, deepen exchanges and cooperation, and contribute to the in-depth development of FSM-China relations.