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Luxon and Xi seek stronger ties at APEC Summit meeting

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Lima, marking their first official meeting.

President Xi praised the “robust and steady” relationship between China and New Zealand, commending Luxon’s dedication to fostering bilateral ties since assuming office. He highlighted the decade-old comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations and expressed readiness to collaborate on new initiatives to benefit both countries and contribute to regional and global peace and prosperity.

In response Luxon stressed the importance of New Zealand’s longstanding relationship with China and the strong “people-to-people connections” between the nations.

He welcomed the resumption of air services, underlining its significance for bilateral exchanges.

The meeting, held amidst tight security, occurred against the backdrop of broader APEC discussions, where leaders are expected to address key economic challenges, including trade policies influenced by global shifts.

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  1. First truly sensible move I’ve seen from National. Now stay away from going down the pro US rabbit hole, the foolish Australian and UK govt’s has gone down…..

    AUKUS is another word for trade “suicide”…..

    • Which is why we need to transform NZ into a Nation of Armed Neutrality, over a period of time using cost-effective methodologies.
      Neutrality then affords Free Trade with the nations who wish to become NZ’s trading partners, and would be tariff and duty-free.
      Then, we can trade with whomever we wish, and avoid the pitfalls of AUIKUS, ANZUS, ANZAC, NATO and the UN.

  2. Sooner or later we will lose the China free trade agreement. China’s demographic disaster will make it increasingly unpredictable and reactionary over the coming years. It will hurt and 000’s of NZ jobs will disappear. I understand Luxon wanting to keep it going as long as possible.

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