China, Pacific island countries hold 3rd economic development and cooperation forum

A Samoan police officer stands guard at the venue of the opening ceremony of the 3rd China-Pacific Island Countries Economic Development and Cooperation Forum in Apia, Samoa, Oct. 21, 2019. The third China-Pacific Island Countries Economic Development and Cooperation Forum was launched Monday in Apia, the capital city of Samoa. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)