The vast majority of people in 10 major Pacific Island countries hold positive views on cooperation with China, according to a poll by China Global Television Network (CGTN).
The poll results indicate that 93.6 percent of respondents view China's vast market as an opportunity for their countries, while 92.2 percent believe their countries have benefited from economic and trade cooperation with China.
Respondents also recognized China's technological strength, with 91.4 percent praising China's capabilities in science and technology. They were particularly impressed by China's new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, AI products such as DeepSeek, and solar products.
The survey showed that 93.1 percent of respondents believe China's technology assistance has effectively improved the agricultural production capacity of Pacific Island countries.
The results were released ahead of the 3rd China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting, which is taking place from Wednesday to Thursday in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province.
At the meeting, all parties had an in-depth exchange of views and reached broad consensus on China-Pacific Island Countries relations and issues of common interest, according to a joint statement adopted by the meeting.
Poll respondents from Pacific Island countries view China's vast market as opportunity
Poll respondents from Pacific Island countries view China's vast market as opportunity
The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.
In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.
"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.
Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."
Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.
President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.
Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.
Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.
The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.
Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests
