2024 marks a significant milestone as China and New Zealand celebrate the 10th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership. Over the past decade, this partnership has blossomed into a robust framework for cooperation, fostering mutual benefits and remarkable achievements for both nations.
Since establishing diplomatic relations in 1972, China and New Zealand have enjoyed smooth and steadily growing bilateral ties. The trust between the two countries has deepened, leading to expanding practical cooperation that effectively benefits their people.
One of the cornerstones of this partnership is the steady and pragmatic political cooperation. Leaders from both nations have maintained frequent visits and engaged in in-depth dialogues, ensuring continuous alignment and understanding. In 1999, China and New Zealand set the foundation for a long-term and stable relationship geared towards healthy development in the 21st century.
The relationship was further elevated in 2014 when both sides decided to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership. This move has paved the way for enhanced collaboration across various sectors, strengthening the bonds between the two countries.
In June 2023, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins led a delegation to China, reaffirming the commitment to strengthen high-level exchanges, deepen cooperation, and enhance mutual understanding. This visit also focused on managing differences as the two nations approach the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.
As the comprehensive strategic partnership enters its second decade, China and New Zealand are set to continue their trajectory of steady and pragmatic high-level exchanges. This ongoing collaboration ensures strategic guidance for the healthy and prosperous development of China-New Zealand relations, benefiting both nations and their people.
