As the Asian story continues, the China Day was celebrated on Sunday at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby.
The event was hosted by NCD Governor Powes Parkop.
It showed the strong relationship between Papua New Guinea and the Republic of China. The event was aimed at celebrating PNG-China relationship and China's contribution towards PNG's 50-year political journey.
This celebration also helped build excitement and momentum for PNG's 50th Independence Anniversary on September 16, 2025.
China Day on Sunday (June 15th, 2025) was full of colour, fun, and excitement with signature Dragon Dance and others.
The Chinese Community shared their rich culture, delicious food, and amazing performances.
There were fun activities like raffle draws, tug of war, and Chinese drumming lessons.
This weekend will be the Indian Day, celebrating PNG-India relationship while enhanching India's contribution towards PNG's 50-year journey.
Governor Parkop told the crowd that it was an important day.
He said PNG and China have been friends for a long time. China was one of the first countries to build relations with PNG in 1974–1975.
He said it has been a journey between two countries and two peoples.
He added that China has supported PNG for many years. Their relationship started even before official ties were made.
Governor Parkop said history shows Chinese people came to PNG in the 13th and 14th centuries. Later, during colonial times, the Japanese brought more Chinese people to PNG.
Governor Parkop highlighted areas where China helped PNG:
■Education
■Health
■Roads and buildings
■Business and trade
He continued these are important partnerships.
"That’s why China is a big part of PNG’s 50th anniversary," Governor Parkop who also said PNG should plan for the next 50 years by working with China and other Pacific and Asian countries.
Prime Minister James Marape also spoke at the event.
PM Marape praised Governor Parkop for always supporting Asia-Pacific communities in PNG.
He thanked the Chinese communities and China’s Ambassador, Yang Xiagoguang, for attending.
PM Marape continued the Chinese people have helped shape modern PNG.
Their presence, he said, has been here for over 100 years.
PM Marape said he values the Chinese people and the Chinese government.
He thanked them for supporting PNG for the last 50 years.
China’s Ambassador, Mr. Yang Xiagoguang, congratulated PNG on its 50th anniversary.
He thanked PM Marape and Governor Parkop for supporting the Chinese community in PNG.
He said the people-to-people friendship between China and PNG is strong.
Chinese communities, he said, are the second-largest cultural group in PNG.
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