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The air connectivity between Maurice and la Chine could soon become a reality again. “La connectivité is always essential for bilateral cooperation and exchanges between peoples. We are willing to explore solutions to restore direct flights between our two countries as soon as possible,” said Dr. Huang Shih-fa, ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Maurice, during a press meeting in Belle-Rose.
This resumption of air links is seen as a strong symbol of the strengthening partenariat sino-mauricien, which Beijing wishes to inscribe in a long-term vision of shared development and mutual openness. The meeting, organized by the Chinese embassy, aimed to present the latest political and economic developments in the country, as well as cooperation prospects with Maurice. Dr. Huang recalled that such press exchanges with the Mauritian media will now be semiannual to maintain “close and transparent communication” between the embassy and the media.
Several Mauritian journalists are already participating in training programs in China, notably at the China International Press Communication Center and the China-Africa Youth Gathering. “We wish to multiply these exchanges as they allow for a better mutual understanding between our peoples,” emphasized the diplomat.
At the heart of the ambassador’s message was the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), described as a “concrete platform for global cooperation.” She indicated that more than 150 countries and 30 international organizations already participate in this initiative, which has helped over 40 million people escape poverty. “It is not an abstract slogan but cooperation supported by infrastructure projects, energy, digital networks, and training. We hope for active Mauritian participation, which would gain tangible benefits,” she affirmed.
China is ready to broaden Maurice’s access to its market, notably through implementing the bilateral free trade agreement and zero tariff treatment for nearly all African products. “With 1.4 billion inhabitants and a middle class of 400 million consumers, China is a vast market for Mauritian products, including SME products,” added Dr. Huang.
The diplomat also mentioned the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, which recently elevated relations between China and Mauritius to a strategic partnership. Beijing now wants to align its cooperation with the country’s development priorities: economic diversification, innovation, health, renewable energies, and infrastructure.
The year 2026 has been designated the Year of China-Africa People-to-People Exchanges. Numerous cultural events—from the Chinese New Year to the Tea for Harmony Yangtze Culture Salon—will be organized to strengthen human and cultural ties between the two continents.
Addressing the Indo-Pacific strategy, often seen as a response to China’s influence in the region, the ambassador adopted a conciliatory tone: “We welcome all initiatives that promote openness, stability, and cooperation. The Belt and Road Initiative is an open platform for all countries, including those in the Indo-Pacific.”
The ambassador also outlined Beijing’s international policy based on a series of global initiatives—Development, Security, Civilization, and Governance—aimed at promoting multilateralism, cooperation, and equality among nations. Concluding her intervention, the ambassador expressed confidence in the solidity and future of China-Mauritius relations: “China will continue to open up further to offer more opportunities for Mauritius’s development. I am convinced that, hand in hand, our peoples will create a new brilliance on the path of shared development.”
The imminent restoration of direct flights between Port-Louis and China would thus symbolize a concrete partnership set to strengthen at the crossroads of economic, cultural, and human cooperation.
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