Prime Minister Christopher Luxon Meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing
- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 20, 2025.
- Luxon's trip, his first since late 2023, included earlier meetings in Shanghai where he engaged Chinese government representatives and business executives amid ongoing global challenges.
- During the meeting, both leaders acknowledged the long-standing relationship marked by mutual respect despite ups and downs and emphasized cooperation in trade and people-to-people exchanges.
- Luxon emphasized the importance of expanding New Zealand’s economy and highlighted that strengthening trade ties with China plays a vital role in this effort, while Xi expressed his willingness to collaborate for further advancements in their relationship.
- The leaders committed to supporting the international trade framework and enhancing their bilateral relationship, highlighting New Zealand’s focus on global stability and China’s involvement in tackling worldwide issues.
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