Great Love Spreads Talawa - The Chinese Navy Peace Ark Hospital Ship Visits Kiribati to See News ■ The People's Liberation Army Daily reporter Xu Xiaolong, Li Weixin, the correspondent Liu Bo, the primary school students in Kiribati visit the Peace Ark Hospital Ship. Xu Wei, a special correspondent of the People's Liberation Army Daily, photographed the evening of July 18 in Tarawa Port, Kiribati, where the Peace Ark Hospital ship was decorated with flags and lights. At around 7 pm, guests from Kiribati boarded the boat and stopped in front of the dining table filled with Chinese specialty cuisine, taking a group photo under the banner printed with "China Kiribati Friendship Lasts Forever". At the deck reception, the Chinese navy officers and soldiers performed splendid performances such as lion dance and martial arts, winning applause and cheers from friends from the base side... This is a feast to convey friendship and a journey to spread great love. The flower of friendship has bloomed from the moment it docked at the port. On the morning of July 15 local time, the "Peace Ark" had just arrived at Tarawa Port, and the local people with grass skirts around their waists and flower crowns presented a unique Hula dance to Chinese friends who came from afar, so that the Chinese navy officers and soldiers felt the enthusiasm of the people of Kiribati like the equatorial sun. In schools, communities, hospitals... personnel from both sides enhance mutual trust and deepen friendship through in-depth exchanges and cultural displays. Traveling on the only main road in Tarawa, the tree of friendship between the two countries has long been deeply rooted and leafy, as seen and heard. The reconstruction of the Buta Bridge, the only channel connecting North and South Tarawa by China Railway First Bureau, has solved the long-term travel difficulties faced by local residents and has been recognized by various sectors of the infrastructure; During the epidemic, the Chinese side donated free anti epidemic materials to provide health protection for the people of Kiribati and help them overcome the difficulties of the epidemic... All of this will never be forgotten by the people of Kiribati. As a caregiver at Buta Bridge said, "China has done a lot for Kiribati, and now you have sent this hospital ship. Sincerely thank China!" On July 19th, the hospital ship diagnosis and treatment area welcomed 60 Kiribati elementary school students who came to visit. Looking at two exhibition boards with many national and regional badges hanging on them, a child asked the commentator about the origin of the display board. These 43 badges represent the 43 countries and regions that our hospital ship has visited. When the Ark of Peace leaves Tarawa, a Kiribati badge will be added to this display board; And in the hearts of the people of Kiribati, the love track of the "Great White Ship" will be engraved. (New News Agency)