On November 13, 2025, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Kiribati and Ministry of Education of Kiribati co-hosted the Chinese Ambassador Award Ceremony. H.E. Ambassador Zhou Limin and Hon. Minister of Education Ruateki Tekaiara attended and delivered speeches. More than 200 award-winning students, teachers from various schools, student parent representatives and other guests participated in the ceremony.

H.E. Ambassador Zhou extended congratulations to all award-winning students, emphasizing that since the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Kiribati six years ago, bilateral relations have been continuously consolidated and educational cooperation has achieved remarkable results, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples. Young students are an important link connecting the future of the two countries. The Chinese Ambassador Award encourages students to hone their skills through diligent study and hard work, take the initiative to approach China, experience the charm of Chinese traditional culture and modernization achievements, and write a new chapter in China-Kiribati friendship with practical actions.

Hon. Minister Tekaiara stated that the Chinese Ambassador Award is an important symbol of Kiribati-China friendship. He thanked the Chinese Embassy for the strong support provided to Kiribati's young students and encouraged the award-winning students to continue to make persistent efforts and become envoys of friendship between the two countries.