In a significant diplomatic engagement, Zhao Leji, Chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, met with King Tupou VI of Tonga in Beijing on Wednesday. The meeting underscored the commitment of both nations to deepen their bilateral relations and enhance cooperation across various sectors. Zhao emphasized China’s readiness to work closely with Tonga to implement the key agreements reached by their respective leaders. He highlighted the importance of mutual support on core issues, advancing high-quality and mutually beneficial cooperation, and fostering cultural and people-to-people exchanges to ensure the steady growth of China-Tonga relations. Zhao also expressed the NPC’s willingness to strengthen multi-level exchanges with Tonga’s parliament, providing legal frameworks to support practical collaboration between the two countries. King Tupou VI reaffirmed Tonga’s steadfast adherence to the one-China policy and expressed eagerness to expand pragmatic cooperation with China. He emphasized the need to deepen legislative exchanges and further develop the comprehensive strategic partnership between Tonga and China. The meeting reflects the enduring and robust friendship between the two nations, setting a positive trajectory for future collaboration.