New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins visits China
New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins led a delegation to Beijing on the evening of June 25 to start a trip to China. This trip is his first visit to China since becoming prime minister and the first visit to China by a New Zealand prime minister since 2019.
has received special attention. The primary reason is that bilateral relations have long "led" China's relations with developed countries. Last year was the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and New Zealand. The two countries have long been proud of creating many "firsts" in the history of bilateral relations. New Zealand is the first developed country to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and sign the "Belt and Road" cooperation document with China. Recently, the United States has vigorously promoted the "Indo-Pacific strategy" aimed at winning China, and regards the South Pacific region as a strategic fulcrum. New Zealand maintains strategic determination, independently and prudently makes China-related decisions based on its own long-term interests, and continues to deepen friendly and mutually beneficial relations with China based on economic and trade cooperation while maintaining traditional cooperative relations with other Western countries. This gives it a special influence on China and enhances its international status.
News from China Central Broadcasting Network, Beijing, June 28. According to the News and Newspaper Digest of China Central Radio and Television, on the afternoon of June 27, President Xi Jinping met with New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins who was on an official visit to China at the Great Hall of the People.
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 28. Premier Li Qiang of the State Council held talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People on the morning of June 28.
is another pillar of China-New Zealand relations. China-New Zealand economic and trade cooperation has achieved remarkable achievements and broad prospects. According to the first quarter trade data released by the New Zealand National Bureau of statistics, China continues to be New Zealand's largest trading partner and export destination. China's large and growing middle-class consumer base provides important opportunities for New Zealand exporters and investors. In 2022, the China-New Zealand FTA Upgrade Protocol will enter into force. This is the largest free trade agreement signed by China, reflecting the trend of trade upgrading between the two countries. In the face of the rise of anti-globalization and protectionism, China is comprehensively promoting Chinese-style modernization and expanding high-level opening up, and regards New Zealand as an important and stable partner. Economic and trade cooperation is the central topic of Hipkins' visit. The members of Hipkins' delegation to China include the Minister of Trade and Minister of Agriculture, the Minister of Tourism and representatives of well-known enterprises, and will fully tap the relevant cooperation space and development opportunities.
Meng Yan, the founder of our institute, was invited to attend the meeting dinner of New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins and had a cordial and friendly conversation with Hipkins.
2019, when former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda visited China, our founder Meng Yan also attended the meeting party and took a group photo with Jacinda.
2023, Meng Lu, as always, picked up his mobile phone and took a selfie with Prime Minister Hipkins to increase face-to-face interaction and establish a deeper friendship. Congratulations on the steady development of China-New Zealand relations!
Hipkins's visit to China is centered on economic and trade cooperation and goes hand in hand with the trend of the times of win-win cooperation. China-New Zealand relations will reach a new level and once again set a good example for world peace and prosperity!
