Building better bridges of peace and friendship
AS THE traditional Chinese Lunar New Year approaches, on behalf of the embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Jamaica, I would like to extend sincere greetings and best wishes to the Chinese community in Jamaica. May you all have a happy and prosperous new year!
In 2017, China and Jamaica made significant achievements in our respective national developments. In October last year, the Communist Party of China successfully convened its 19th National Congress and outlined an ambitious blueprint for building China into a great modern socialist country. General Secretary Xi Jinping declared to the world that China will stay committed to peaceful development and to a win-win strategy of opening up. China stands ready to share its development dividends with all other countries and achieve common prosperity together with fellow developing countries. The Chinese people are ready to join hands with the people of Jamaica in pursuing our shared dreams of world peace, prosperity, and happiness of the people.
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS ANNIVERSARY
The year 2017 was also the 45th anniversary of ChinaJamaica diplomatic relations. Over the past 45 years, and in 2017 in particular, the friendly China-Jamaica relationship greatly expanded and benefited both countries and peoples. This would not have been possible without the hard work and contribution of the Chinese community. My fellow Chinese, you have been such a special bridge and contribution to the China-Jamaica friendship. Please accept my heartfelt thanks!
One of the top priorities of China’s diplomacy, which is guided by a people-centred philosophy, is to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese nationals and institutions overseas. While being committed to providing better consular protection and assistance, I wish to advise Chinese nationals in Jamaica to abide by Jamaican laws, respect local customs, live in harmony with local communities, and continue to contribute constructively to the friendship between China and Jamaica.
For the year 2018, I wish the Chinese community could carry on in building more and better bridges of peace and friendship, and constructing wider and longer roads of development and prosperity. This will further promote the friendly partnership for common development between China and Jamaica to a new height.
Happy New Year and all the best!