On 4 November 2026, H.E. Ambassador Yao Fei met with Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration of Kiribati, Dr. Tearinaki Tanielu and his team.

Ambassador Yao expressed gratitude to Dr. Tearinaki and his team for convenience and support they provided in facilitating his assumption of duties. He spoke highly of the fruitful outcomes achieved by mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Kiribati over the seven years since the resumption of diplomatic relations, and noted China’s readiness to work with Kiribati to carry forward traditional friendship and deepen practical cooperation across various field, promote the steady and sustained development of China-Kiribati relations. Ambassador Yao also briefed on the spirit of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, stressing that China stands ready to enhance exchanges on governance experience with Kiribati and share the development opportunities brought by Chinese modernization.

Dr. Tearinaki extended a warm welcome to Ambassador Yao on his new posting. He appreciated China for its selfless assistance to Kiribati over the years in areas including infrastructure and livelihood improvement, and highly commended the outcomes of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. Dr. Tearinaki reaffirmed Kiribati’s commitment to the One-China principle, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration of Kiribati is willing to work in close collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Kiribati, serving as a reliable safeguards for the development of bilateral relations.