{"id":253244,"date":"2026-01-26T23:58:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T23:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/253244\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T23:58:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T23:58:10","slug":"president-receives-executive-sedan-from-china-fbc-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/253244\/","title":{"rendered":"President receives executive sedan from China \u2013 FBC News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Supplied: Fiji Government<\/p>\n

The Office of the President has received a new executive sedan from the People\u2019s Republic of China.<\/p>\n

The vehicle was formally handed over during a ceremony, with President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu thanking China for the donation and reaffirming Fiji\u2019s commitment to the One China Policy.<\/p>\n

He said the partnership between Fiji and China has remained resilient over the years and acknowledged China as a key development partner, with cooperation across sectors such as health, agriculture, education, and infrastructure.<\/p>\n

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The President also highlighted China\u2019s support in areas including malaria control, assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recent refurbishment of a wing of State House in 2025.<\/p>\n

China\u2019s Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires ad interim to Fiji, Wang Yuan, said the donation symbolised the enduring friendship between the two countries.<\/p>\n

He noted that Fiji was the first Pacific Island country to establish diplomatic relations with China and that both nations celebrated 50 years of diplomatic ties last year.<\/p>\n

Wang said the new vehicle, a Hongqi H9 executive sedan, would support the daily operations of the Office of the President and further strengthen bilateral relations.<\/p>\n

He added that China remains committed to continuing cooperation with Fiji and contributing to the country\u2019s development.<\/p>\n

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