Partnership with Pacific island nations stressed

Meetings with visiting prime ministers highlight China's stance of equality, sincerity toward all countries

China highly values ties with Vanuatu

President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China is a promoter and a contributor to the peaceful coexistence and common development of Pacific island countries, reiterating that Beijing has no intention at all to seek major countries' competition in the region, pursue spheres of influence, interfere in other countries' internal affairs, or force them to take sides.

Xi made the remarks during a meeting with Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Salwai was making a six-day official visit to China, which concluded late on Friday.