Xi proposes to build China-Vanuatu community of shared future via concerted efforts

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday proposed to build a China-Vanuatu community of shared future through efforts from both sides when holding talks with visiting Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai in Beijing.

The Chinese president first extended his warm welcome to Salwai during the meeting.

"I'm delighted to meet you again in Beijing, Mr. Prime Minister. Welcome you and your ministers. We met in Papua New Guinea in 2018 and in Beijing in 2019. It's been five years, and I welcome your official visit to China once again," said Xi.

"Vanuatu is a good friend and partner of China in the Pacific island region. All-weather and all-round friendly cooperation is the characteristic of the times and a defining feature of China-Vanuatu relations. China attaches great importance to its relationship with Vanuatu and is willing to work with Vanuatu to continue to take the lead in deepening high-level political mutual trust, carrying out practical and high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, advancing the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative. Let us join hands to build a community of shared future between China and Vanuatu in the new era," said Xi.

"Your excellency, my dearest friend and comrade, I bring you the best of greetings from the government and the people of Vanuatu. Small nations like ours are able to meet regularly with the political leaders of China, a courtesy unmatched by the developed Western nations. Your leadership must be commended for the significant achievements that have united people of this great nation and civilization," said Salwai at the meeting.

At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Salwai is paying an official visit to China from July 7 to 12.

Xi proposes to build China-Vanuatu community of shared future via concerted efforts

Xi proposes to build China-Vanuatu community of shared future via concerted efforts

Xi proposes to build China-Vanuatu community of shared future via concerted efforts

Survivors of the deadly earthquakes that struck Venezuela in late June are suffering from significant psychological trauma, with medical workers urging sustained professional mental health support.

Two powerful earthquakes jolted Venezuela on June 24. As of Sunday, the death toll had risen to 3,342, with 16,740 people injured.

Beyond the heavy fatalities, many survivors are grappling with deep emotional and psychological scars caused by the disaster.

At a restaurant-turned makeshift hospital in Venezuela, doctors, nurses, and psychological counselors are working around the clock to provide free medical care to those affected.

"It is now 14:30, about 15:00, and we have attended to 95 patients in this triage area. But the ones that shoulder the heaviest workload are actually the psychological counselors. Their workload is nearly twice of ours today," said Padilla, head of the makeshift hospital.

Psychological counselors at the facility said that many survivors are haunted by anxiety and fear after losing family members, homes, and livelihoods.

"Some people have lost their entire family, and their purpose and meaning of life. Now the mental health issue is essential, and we should provide them with psychological first aid services," said Miguel Guedes, a volunteer psychological counselor.

Medical staff at the temporary hospital called for continued psychological assistance and long-term care for those impacted by the disaster.

"I am calling for all of us to maintain the same level of kindness, generosity, and compassion in the days ahead for as long as needed," said Juan Ramos, a doctor at the makeshift hospital.

Long-term trauma care badly needed for Venezuela quake-survivors