September 25, 2026
YIWU CITY, CHINA — A delegation representing the four FSM states continued a series of trade-related engagements in Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province, with briefings on international trade, renewable energy, and business services, according to a press release from the Pohnpei Governor’s Office.
Pohnpei Governor Stevenson A. Joseph is leading the delegation, which is participating in the Trade Promotion Seminar for the FSM. Pohnpei First Lady Dr. Helentina Garstang, Kosrae Lt. Governor Arthy Nena, and the Second Lady of Kosrae were among those participating in the Yiwu engagements.
According to the release, the delegation attended briefings and tours and participated in business-to-business exchanges. No formal speech was delivered during the engagements.
Briefings included discussions of China’s entry into African markets and Yiwu’s role as a trade gateway. The delegation also received information on integrated trade services offered by YAKI, including hardware, appliances, water heating systems, photovoltaic energy storage, and other products.
Renewable energy discussions covered applications involving vehicles, household products, tools, and solar energy, according to the Governor’s Office.
The release said members of the delegation also presented information about services and potential opportunities in the FSM to their Chinese counterparts.
The Governor’s Office said the renewable energy and trade discussions could have potential relevance to Pohnpei in areas including reducing dependence on imported fuel, expanding electricity access in rural and outer-island communities, agricultural water pumping, and household energy costs.
The release also identified possible applications involving solar-powered equipment and transportation, construction, utilities, small businesses, and trade logistics.
The Governor’s Office said additional information would be released as the trade promotion seminar continues.
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