Editor's Note: Pacific island nations are faced with intractable development issues coupled with the imminent threat posed by climate change. Assistance and cooperation are essential and China is providing both, as exemplified by the deepening ties between China and the Solomon Islands. How are China's initiatives providing a breath of fresh air in Solomon Islands' socioeconomic development? In this edition of Leaders Talk, CMG's Zou Yun talks to Jeremiah Manele, Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, during his visit to China, to discuss ways to further deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership with China and build a community with a shared future between the two sides. While in Fujian Province, Manele witnessed China's remarkable development achievements and felt the immense potential and broad prospects of cooperation between the two countries. He said that since joining China's Belt and Road Initiative, the Solomon Islands has made significant progress in areas including infrastructure construction.