The challenge between China and the United States in the Pacific now moves to Tonga

BEIJING – “These machines arrive at the right time and will be indispensable for rebuilding after the devastation that has hit you,” said Cao Xiaolin, Chinese ambassador to Tonga, during the ceremony, which was streamed in front of the island’s Ministry of Infrastructure. “We are fortunate to have among our good friends countries like China that support us”, replies Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni.