© Tevita Motulalo
TWO separate delegations from China are in the kingdom, including a group of entrepreneurs here to scout investment possibilities in the tourism sector.
Chinese construction workers rebuilding Tungi Arcade in Nuku'alofa's CBD.
Last Thursday, the Tonga China Friendship Association, chaired by HRH Princess Pilolevu Tuita welcomed the business group, accompanied by Chinese Ambassador to Tonga, Wang Donghua.
According to the association’s Vice President Siosaia Moehau, “the visit is all about employment for [Tongans], through the attraction of jobs and investment [from China], as well as the increased friendly relations between Tonga and China.”
The delegation also looked into having direct flights from China to Tonga, bypassing South Pacific travel hub New Zealand.
There was discussion about the possibility of establishing a Chinese Investment Bank in Tonga.
Meeting with PM
Meanwhile, in a separate visit, the newly appointed director of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Chen Sicheng met with Lord Prime Minister Tu‘ivakano last Friday afternoon.
The visit was to familiarise Sicheng with his corporation’s clients – CCECC is the main contractor for the reconstruction of downtown Nuku‘alofa.
Sicheng is also the Managing Director of its Foreign Aid Division.
The two parties planned further visits and potential investment in the kingdom in the future.
- By Tevita Motulalo
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