Papua New Guinea's rich natural resources offer many opportunities for Chinese investors

The international political and sporting spotlight will shine brightly on Papua New Guinea - PNG for short - in the next few years after the Pacific Island country of just 7.5 million people but hundreds of languages was chosen to host the 2018 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation and the 2015 Pacific Games.

Hosting these high profile events is testament to the nation's growing stature in the Asia-Pacific region on several levels. It recognizes the efforts of Papua New Guinean Prime Minister Peter O'Neill and his government in achieving impressive socioeconomic development and promoting the island's blend of political, financial and social stability to international investors from China and beyond.