Xi Meets New Zealand PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister of New Zealand Chris Hipkins at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday. During the meeting, Xi said that the two countries should work together to open a new chapter of bilateral relations, to embark on a new 50 years of China-New Zealand relations, and promote the steady and sustained development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

Hipkins said that the bilateral relationship is multifaceted, encompassing significant economic, people-to-people, and cultural connections. Renewing and refreshing those connections is a really important focus for his visit.

At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Hipkins is paying an official visit to China from June 25 to 30 and attend the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions.