The China-Pacific People-to-People Friendship Forum opened in Fuzhou on 12 July. Lin Songtian, president of the Chinese Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, said that China sincerely hopes that this forum can achieve the expected purpose of sharing experience, enhancing friendship, promoting cooperation and seeking common development.
Princess of Tonga, Life Honorary President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Pacific China Friendship Association, Piloleu Tuita called on Pacific countries to build a "Maritime Pearl Road" in the Pacific region.