Li Zhanshu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, held talks with Tonga speaker fakafanua by video at the Great Hall of the people in Beijing on the 17th. Li Zhanshu said that Tonga is a good partner and brother of China in the South Pacific region. China is willing to make joint efforts with Tonga, take the important consensus reached by the two heads of state as the guide, push China Tonga relations to a new level, and work together to build a closer community of shared future between China and Pacific island countries. Li Zhanshu pointed out that as a comprehensive strategic partner, China and Tangshan should continue to strengthen political mutual trust and support, and create a model of mutual respect and win-win cooperation. The Chinese side is willing to strengthen strategic docking with the Tang side, promote high-quality joint construction of the "the Belt and Road", and achieve more cooperation results in economic, trade, investment, infrastructure and other fields. China thanks Tang for supporting the global development initiative. There is great potential for people to people and cultural exchanges between the two countries. We hope to further expand cooperation in culture, tourism and local areas. Li Zhanshu expounded China's principled stand on the Taiwan issue. He said that China highly appreciates Tonga's long-standing adherence to the one China principle. The one China principle is the political basis for China to develop bilateral relations with all countries. The historical trend of cross-strait reunification is irresistible to anyone and any force, and any attempt to split China is wishful thinking. Li Zhanshu said that China and Tonga and other Pacific island countries are developing countries. He hoped that Tonga would actively support and participate in global security initiatives, jointly safeguard international fairness and justice, and safeguard the international system with the United Nations as the core and the international order based on international law. China is ready to actively promote the international community to fully implement the Paris Agreement and deepen South South cooperation with Pacific island countries in addressing climate change. China supports the "blue Pacific continent 2050 development strategy" adopted by the leaders meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum not long ago. Li Zhanshu stressed that the legislative bodies of China and Tangshan have always maintained friendly exchanges and played an important role in promoting the development of bilateral relations. The National People's Congress of China is willing to carry out multi-channel and multi-level communication and exchanges with Tonga's parliament, timely introduce, revise, improve and promote the implementation of relevant laws and regulations, and provide a legal guarantee for expanding practical cooperation between the two countries. The two sides can encourage more youth representatives to participate in the exchanges between the two countries, and constantly consolidate the public opinion foundation of the friendship between the two countries. We thank the Chinese side for its selfless assistance to Tonga in combating natural disasters, preventing and controlling the COVID-19 epidemic and promoting economic and social development. Tonga's parliament will work with China's National People's Congress to play the positive role of the legislature and make contributions to deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries and expanding cooperation in various fields. (news agency)