On October 27, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Taneti Maamau on his reelection as President of the Republic of Kiribati.

Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Kiribati are good friends, good partners and good brothers. Since the resumption of diplomatic relations in September 2019, China and Kiribati have witnessed increasing political mutual trust, fruitful practical cooperation and close people-to-people and sub-national exchanges, and have always understood and supported each other on issues related to each other's core interests and major concerns. Xi said he attaches great importance to the development of China-Kiribati relations and is ready to work with President Taneti Maamau to promote the steady and long-term development of bilateral relations to bring more benefits to the people of the two countries.