Chinese-built infrastructure in Vanuatu boosts local jobs
發佈日期: 2025-08-10 20:04
TVB News
Chinese aid has underpinned much of Vanuatu's modern infrastructure.
Still, some Chinese contractors there say climate-related challenges remain some of the biggest obstacles to local construction.
In Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, this sports stadium doubles as a community hub where young athletes practise daily under the South Pacific sun.
Ground was broken in June 2016.
About a year later, the venue played host to the Pacific Mini Games, becoming the country's top-tier sport facility.
Financed through Chinese development assistance, the stadium was designed, built and certified under Chinese standards, earning a Global Best Project accolade.
The contractor of the sports field has since expanded its portfolio in Vanuatu, revamping Port Vila's airport runway and carving new road links across Vanuatu's scattered islands.
But South Pacific island countries such as Vanuatu are often threatened by natural disasters including cyclones and earthquakes.
Liang Qing, general manager of the Chinese engineering group, says because these South Pacific island countries often depend on small vessels for domestic transportation, under inclement weather conditions, supply lines break.
And the biggest concern?
The safety of their crew, Liang says.
Vanuatu joined the China-led "Belt and Road" initiative in 2024, which has opened its door to more Chinese capital and this company alone created nearly 800 local jobs.
Liang says training is now tailored to both upskilling and "environmental stewardship."
For instance, concrete teams will learn precision pouring and transportation of the material.
As these islands are ecologically delicate, their work will also pay special attention to the protection of natural resources.
