On Sept. 25 in New York during the UN General Assembly, Chinese Vice President
Han Zheng met Kiribati President Taneti Maamau. Han said that since diplomatic
ties were resumed in 2019 bilateral relations have developed rapidly; China
values the relationship and will work with Kiribati to consolidate the politics
foundation, expand practical cooperation, strengthen coordination in
multilateral affairs, and raise bilateral ties to a higher level to benefit both
peoples.