China News Service, March 25th. From March 24th to 29th, David Ardion, President of the Republic of Nauru, paid a state visit to China. This is the first visit to China by the President of Nauru since the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nauru on January 24, 2024.

　　Nauru is located in the central Pacific Ocean, with a land area of ​​only 21.1 square kilometers. It is known as the "Pearl of the Pacific". Although it is the third smallest island country in the world by land area, it has "top quality tuna" and once had rich phosphate resources.

　　What’s even more interesting is that in this “Pacific Treasure Island Country”, Chinese food is one of the popular cuisines, and the memories of the islanders are full of enthusiasm for Chinese food.

　　Republic of Nauru

　　An independent coral reef island in the central Pacific Ocean

　　and surrounding sea areas,

　　It is located about 42 kilometers south of the equator.

　　Nauru has a tropical rainforest climate.

　　The average annual temperature is 24℃-38℃,

　　Agricultural products are mainly tropical crops such as coconuts, bananas, and pineapples.

　　This "treasure island country"

　　There is a unique "way to get rich".

　　Due to the special geographical location,

　　For thousands of years,

　　Nauru is the main route and habitat for seabird migration.

　　Large amounts of bird droppings accumulate year after year.

　　Nauru is surrounded by coral reefs,

　　Coupled with the high temperature environment at the equator,

　　The organophosphorus salts in the guano soil are decomposed,

　　Under the influence of alkaline groundwater,

　　Phosphate reacts with calcium carbonate,

　　Various phosphorus-containing rocks are formed.

　　About 3/5 of the island of Nauru

　　It was once covered by phosphate rock up to 10 meters thick.

　　Phosphorus can effectively improve soil fertility.

　　Phosphate ore is an important raw material for making fertilizers.

　　All these have made Nauru rich

　　precious natural resources.

　　However, due to overexploitation,

　　This resource is now gradually depleting.

　　Nauru also has rich fishery resources.

　　Rich in tuna.

　　Charmaine Scotti, the country’s Minister of Interior, previously stated,

　　Welcome Chinese tourists to Nauru

　　Taste top quality tuna.

　　Although Nauru is far away from the mainland,

　　But once because of its important geographical location

　　And deep into "disputes".

　　In 1798, the British ship "Hunter" arrived at Nauru for the first time.

　　Nearly 100 years later,

　　Incorporated into the German Marshall Islands Protectorate.

　　Later, it was placed under the joint administration of Britain, Australia and New Zealand.

　　It was occupied by the Japanese army during World War II.

　　Until January 31, 1968,

　　Nauru declares independence.

　　Among Nauru’s population of 13,000,

　　Micronesia is the majority,

　　There are also other Pacific Islanders, Chinese,

　　of Filipino and European descent,

　　Living together in this country.

　　There are approximately 2,000 Nauruans living in Australia.

　　The official language of Nauru is English.

　　Commonly spoken Nauruan.

　　This country has no capital,

　　If the average speed is 30 kilometers per hour

　　Driving "around the country" at the same speed,

　　It only takes about 25 minutes.

　　24 kilometers of asphalt road around the island

　　and 6 kilometers of other roads,

　　There are no traffic lights,

　　Traffic order mainly relies on courtesy.

　　There is only one bank in Nauru.

　　Currency is Australian dollar,

　　The largest hotel Menen Hotel

　　There are more than 100 rooms.

　　Nauru imports almost all of its food and drinking water.

　　Chinese culture has traveled far across the ocean,

　　blossomed in this country.

　　The locals love Chinese food,

　　There are more than 10 Chinese restaurants on the island,

　　Chinese shrimp dumplings, Yang Chun noodles, etc. are displayed in the supermarket.

　　During the Spring Festival, there will also be dragon dance performances on the island.

　　Nauru’s Foreign Minister Angamin once said,

　　He may have used chopsticks earlier than knives and forks.

　　“When each of us Nauruans grow up,

　　All have memories of local Chinese food. "

　　From culture to economy,

　　Nauru and China share a close friendship.

　　In 2022, the trade volume between China and Nauru will be US$13.193 million.

　　Among them, China’s export volume was US$13.087 million,

　　Chinese machines, semiconductor devices, tableware, etc. are popular.

　　Built by Chinese-funded enterprises,

　　To be fully completed in 2025

　　Aiwo Port Terminal Upgrading and Renovation Project,

　　Not only does it bring advanced technology and employment opportunities to local people,

　　also made this Pacific island country

　　Expanded connections with the outside world,

　　Promote local economic development.

　　January 24, 2024

　　China and Nauru officially resumed diplomatic relations.

　　Nauru’s Foreign Minister Anglemin emphasized,

　　Nauru and China "move forward side by side".

　　In his eyes, Naozhong is like an old friend for many years.

　　"Resuming diplomatic relations is standing on the right side of history."

　　Zhongnao treats each other as equals and holds a "sincere heart".

　　We will continue to work together and develop together in the future.

　　(Text source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Xinhuanet, CCTV News, China News Service, etc.)

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