On December 11th, a new government was formed in Vanuatu. Premier Wen Jiabao, Vice Premier Huang Ju and Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing have respectively sent messages of congratulations to such Vauatuan leaders as Prime Minister Lini and Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Kilman.

On 13th, Prime Minister wrote to Premier Wen Jiabao, in which he reiterated that the Vanuatuan Government would firmly adhere to the one China policy and would not have any official relations with the Taiwan authorities. He also reaffirmed that all agreements signed between the former Vanuatuan leader and Taiwan on November 3rd were repealed. We appreciate this.

The Chinese Government attaches great importance to China-Vanuatu relations. Over the past 22 years since our two countries established diplomatic ties, our cooperation and exchanges have been steadily expanded in all fields and mutual understanding and friendship continuously deepened. Facts have proven that the development of our friendly relations and cooperation serves the interests of our two peoples.

There is but one China in the world. Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory. The Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing China. These are universally recognized by over 160 countries around the globe, including Vanuatu, and all major international organizations, including the United Nations. The one China policy is the political foundation for developing friendly relations between China and the rest of the world. The Chinese Government is ready to work with the new Vanuatuan Government to move ahead our friendly relations and cooperation on the basis of the Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between us and the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.