

On climate change, Wen said China understands and sympathizes with the special circumstances of small-island countries, including Jamaica. "As the international financial crisis has had severe impact on the economy of China and the Caribbean states, we should help each other, enhance cooperation, and jointly cope with challenges so as to boost our friendly ties," Wen said. China will continue to offer assistance within its ability to Jamaica’s economic development, supports more exchanges between both sides on culture, education and sports, and welcomes Jamaica to participate in the Shanghai World Expo. The Chinese government encourages competent businesses to investment in Jamaica, said Wen. The two sides should expand cooperation in infrastructure, mining and tourism based on the principle of equality and mutual benefit. China is ready to boost exchanges with Jamaica at various levels, enhance coordination on international affairs and jointly safeguard the interests of developing countries. In recent years, China has been committed to developing friendly partnership of common development with Jamaica, with bilateral exchanges and cooperation making new headway in all areas. "Jamaica is one of the first countries in the Caribbean region to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, it always adheres to the one-China policy, and the two peoples have friendly feelings toward each other," Wen said. On February 3, 2010, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao held talks with Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding at the Great Hall of the People.
