On January 24th, Daniel Io, Secretary General of the Ministry of Multicultural Affairs of Nauru, accepted with Xinhua News Agency that China and Nauru had signed a joint communiqu é on the restoration of diplomatic relations, deciding to resume ambassadorial level diplomatic relations immediately. The resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nauru is an inevitable trend and in line with public opinion. Various sectors in Nauru have expressed their hope that the two countries can take the resumption of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to deepen cultural exchanges, expand practical cooperation, and better benefit the people of both countries through the results of cooperation. (Lai Xin She)