Pacific Media Watch

22 September 2011

FIJI: China donates media equipment to government

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SUVA (People's Daily Online / Pacific Media Watch): China has handed over a batch of media equipment to the Fijian government for no charge.

The equipment, including 10 portable computers, 20 digital cameras, 10 flat-panel TVs and 10 desktop computers, was handed over by Chinese Ambassador Huang Yong to Fijian Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office Pio Tikoduadua on behalf of their respective governments.

Speaking at the hand-over ceremony, the ambassador noted the equipment was the Chinese government's promised donation to Fijian media agencies involved in the effort to change the culture of the media industry, as well as a gesture to deepen the friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

He said China and Fiji have witnessed frequent and productive exchanges and cooperation in the field of culture and media, which enhanced the mutual understanding and trust between the two countries, hoping to continue the comprehensive development of their bilateral relations.

For his part, Tikoduadua expressed the Fiji government's sincere thanks to the Chinese government for the donation of the equipment, saying it was a reflection of the good relationship between them.

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