China's diplomacy in the Pacific is positive in nature

A lot has been said about China's diplomacy in the Pacific region, but not as much positive role that China is playing in the development of the Pacific island countries has been mentioned. One viewpoint believes that what China is doing in the Pacific is aimed at trapping the Pacific island countries into a relationship which will in the future become more of a liability to the governments and states. This is mostly a Western framed argument.

Most of China's guiding principles for its foreign policy are based on its Confucius culture of universal peace and sharing, such as "doing unto others what you would have them do to you", and "in poverty one should hold himself to a high standard, when prosperous one should contribute to the well being of all". China holds dear the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, which are the critical elements of China's foreign policy.

China is still a developing country and is one that has gone through aggression in its history. That's why China adopted a type of foreign policy that is to pursue independence and peace. Such path of peace will lead to greater mutual and inclusive development around the world. The fundamental rationale behind China's diplomatic relations with the Pacific island countries is based on peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit.