Luxon to see President Xi and President Trump in one week
- From June 17 to 20, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited Beijing and Shanghai, where he held senior-level discussions with China's top leaders, including Xi Jinping and Li Qiang.
- This visit followed calls from former politicians urging New Zealand to avoid antagonizing Beijing amid rising geopolitical tensions and shifting alliances.
- Luxon focused on enhancing bilateral trade valued at NZ$37 billion, promoting opportunities for Kiwi businesses, supporting the revival of international study and tourism sectors, and hosting cultural delegations.
- He emphasized that security is essential for prosperity and indicated that the talks would address the relationship between the security dynamics of the Euro-Atlantic region and those in the Indo-Pacific.
- After China, Luxon attended the NATO Summit in Europe focusing on trade, security, and rebuilding New Zealand's economy through stronger international and business ties.
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New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to visit China from June 17 to 20
Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon will pay an official visit to China from June 17 to 20 at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Friday.


Luxon secures Xi Jinping meeting in China
Prime Minister Chris Luxon. Photo: RNZ As he faces criticism at home for weakening ties with Beijing, Prime Minister Chris Luxon has booked a meeting with China President Xi Jinping next week.
Luxon taking Kiwi business leaders to China and Europe
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, left, will travel to China where he will hold talks with President Xi Jinping, right. File photo supplied Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon will travel to China and Europe next week. He’ll be joined in Shanghai and Beijing with a delegation of senior New Zealand business leaders. The visit will focus on growing trade, which was worth over $38 billion last year, as well as also look to strengthen edu…
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