China, Grenada to Enhance Cooperation in New Energy, Digital Economy, and Blue Economy

BEIJING, China, CMC—China is willing to align development strategies with Grenada and expand cooperation in new energy, the digital economy, and the blue economy to enhance mutually beneficial China-Grenada cooperation.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang made the suggestions in talks with visiting Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, according to the official Xinhua news agency.

A Strong Foundation of Cooperation

I noted that over the past twenty years since the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Grenada, both sides have upheld mutual respect and equality, maintained close high-level exchanges, and expanded pragmatic cooperation, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples.

Li said China will work with Grenada to consolidate political mutual trust, provide firm support on each other’s core interests and major concerns, and continuously expand mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields to elevate bilateral relations to a new level.

Aligning Development Strategies

The Chinese Premier said that his country is also willing to align development strategies with Grenada. He added that based on their joint efforts in high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, the two sides should deepen cooperation in traditional sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, and healthcare while expanding cooperation in emerging fields, including new energy, the digital economy, and the blue economy.

“China encourages qualified Chinese enterprises to invest and start businesses in Grenada,” Li said, adding that China is ready to assist Grenada and other Caribbean countries in climate adaptation to promote the full and effective implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Paris Agreement.

Jointly Safeguarding Global Interests

Li said China will work with Grenada to jointly safeguard the interests of the Global South and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

In his address, Prime Minister Mitchell commended China’s remarkable contributions to poverty alleviation, which are exemplary, particularly for developing countries.

The official Xinhua news agency said the visiting Prime Minister also expressed appreciation for China’s long-standing support and assistance in Grenada’s economic and social development and praised China’s role in leading the development of the Global South.

He said Grenada will continue to firmly abide by the one-China principle, adding that the country supports China’s three major global initiatives and will enhance multilateral coordination and cooperation with China.

A Strong Partnership

Grenada severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan, which Beijing considers a renegade province. In the Caribbean, Haiti, St Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines are the only Caribbean Community (CARICOM) relations with Taipei.

For years, China and Taiwan have accused each other of using “dollar diplomacy” in their struggle for diplomatic recognition.

Conclusion

The talks between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell have underscored the strong foundation of cooperation between China and Grenada, and the commitment to enhancing mutual beneficial cooperation in various fields. The partnership between the two countries is expected to bring tangible benefits to the people of both nations.

FAQs

Q: What is the main focus of the talks between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell?

A: The main focus is on enhancing cooperation in new energy, the digital economy, and the blue economy to promote mutually beneficial China-Grenada cooperation.

Q: What are the key areas of cooperation mentioned in the talks?

A: The key areas of cooperation include agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare, new energy, the digital economy, and the blue economy.

Q: What is the significance of China’s Belt and Road Initiative for Grenada?

A: China’s Belt and Road Initiative aims to promote regional connectivity and economic cooperation, which is expected to bring benefits to Grenada and other Caribbean countries.

Q: What is the one-China principle?

A: The one-China principle is a policy that recognizes the People’s Republic of China as the sole legitimate government of China, and does not recognize Taiwan as a sovereign state.