Located in the South Pacific, Samoa is known as the first place to see the sun rise and boasts a long history, beautiful scenery, and unique culture. Recently, Luamanuvae A. Mariner, the Samoan Ambassador to China, said in his recent interview with us that China and Samoa enjoy time-honoured friendship, and the bilateral relationship is a prime example of the friendly cooperation between China and Pacific Island Countries (PICs). He welcomed friends from China to visit Samoa.