Samoa recently marked a significant diplomatic occasion with the arrival of Fei Mingxing as the new Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China. Ambassador Fei presented his Letter of Credence to Afioga Le Mamea Tuiletufuga Ropati Mualia, Member of the Council of Deputies, officially beginning his tenure in Samoa.
Ambassador Fei Mingxing brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having held various senior positions within China’s diplomatic framework. His career includes notable assignments in Sydney, Australia, as well as counselor roles at the Chinese Embassies in Fiji and the United Kingdom, and as a Consul General in Durban.
In a recent meeting on January 15, 2024, Ambassador Fei Mingxing met with Zhao Yongming, head of Samoa of China Civil Engineering Group South Pacific Co., Ltd. (CCECC), and outgoing former head Zeng Longhua. During this meeting, CCECC discussed its business operations and future development plans in the South Pacific. The company expressed its commitment to maintaining quality and safety while steadily advancing projects in Samoa, thereby contributing positively to the development of China-Samoa relations.
Ambassador Fei lauded CCECC’s role in enhancing practical cooperation between China and Samoa. He encouraged the company to continue operating in compliance with laws and regulations, to actively fulfill its social responsibilities, and to ensure personnel and construction safety. He emphasised the importance of safeguarding the rights and interests of employees in all ongoing projects.
The credential ceremony, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) in Samoa, underscored the Ambassador’s role in strengthening Samoa and China’s bilateral ties. Afioga Le Mamea highlighted the significance of mutual respect, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and shared developmental goals as the foundation of the Samoa-China relationship.
Ambassador Fei expressed his commitment to enhancing the relationship between the two countries, focusing on deepening friendship and cooperation in mutually beneficial areas.
Succeeding Chao Xiaoliang, Ambassador Fei, a Bachelor’s degree holder, is married with one son. His appointment was marked by a symbolic gesture of presenting a Huawei Watch to Afioga Le Mamea Tuiletufuga Ropati Mualia.
