Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters pledged to strengthen cooperation during a key meeting in Beijing this week, spotlighting shared goals in trade, education, and global diplomacy.
Equality in Action
Wang emphasized mutual respect as the foundation of relations: \"All countries, big or small, deserve equal rights to choose their own paths.\" Against today’s turbulent global backdrop, he called for stronger China-New Zealand coordination in multilateral forums to tackle challenges together.
Opportunities on the Horizon
China’s \"supersize market\" and ongoing reforms could unlock fresh collaborations, Wang noted, while urging New Zealand to ensure a welcoming environment for Chinese students and expats. Peters responded enthusiastically, highlighting progress since the two nations became comprehensive strategic partners in 2014.
Pacific Partnerships
Both sides agreed to deepen cooperation in agriculture, Antarctic research, and digital economy initiatives. Peters reaffirmed New Zealand’s adherence to the one-China policy, signaling alignment on core diplomatic principles. Talks also covered China’s potential accession to the CPTPP trade pact—a move that could reshape regional economic ties.
With APEC hosting major meetings later this year, this dialogue sets the stage for impactful Asia-Pacific collaborations. 🌏✨
