On November 5, Ambassador Yao Fei met with Hon. Mikarite Temari, Minister for Line and Phoenix Islands Development of Kiribati, upon assuming office. 

H.E. Ambassador Yao stated that over the seven years since the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Kiribati, bilateral relations have developed rapidly and practical cooperation has produced fruitful results. China stands ready to work hand in hand with Kiribati to continuously deepen friendly cooperation in various fields and help people on all islands of Kiribati, including the Line and Phoenix Islands, live a better life. 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 is willing to strengthen exchanges of experience in governance with Kiribati and share the development opportunities brought by Chinese modernization.

Hon. Minister Mikarite Temari welcomed Ambassador Yao on assuming his new post. He warmly recalled the historic moments of the resumption of diplomatic relations between Kiribati and China and of accompanying H.E. President Maamau during his visit to China, and thanked China for its selfless assistance to Kiribati. He reiterated that the Kiribati side firmly upholds the one-China principle and is willing to promote the sustained and steady development of bilateral relations.