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Ambassador Zhao Xing Presents the Letter of Credence to Governor-General of New Zealand
On the morning of 4 November, His Excellency Mr Zhao Xing, Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand, presented his Letter of Credence to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of New Zealand.
Ambassador Zhao conveyed President Xi Jinping’s cordial greetings to Governor-General Kiro. He said that China attaches great importance to its relationship with New Zealand. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have consistently treated each other with respect and worked hand in hand, building a relationship that has long been at the forefront of China’s relations with developed countries, bringing tangible benefits to the people of both nations. Next year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and New Zealand. China stands ready to work with New Zealand to carry forward their traditional friendship, expand mutually beneficial cooperation and deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership, injecting fresh impetus into the stability, development and prosperity of both countries, the region and the world. Ambassador Zhao pledged to make every effort to advance friendly cooperation between the two countries during his tenure.
Governor-General Kiro asked Ambassador Zhao to convey her best wishes to President Xi Jinping and warmly welcome him to his new post. She noted that China is one of New Zealand’s most important partners. As mutual trust and cooperation between the two countries continue to deepen, New Zealand stands ready to work with China to expand cooperation in emerging fields and further advance bilateral relations.
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9th China International Import Expo opens in Shanghai. This year's event has attracted 4,142 overseas exhibitors from 148 countries and regions, including more than 2,000 first-time participants.
China International Import Expo: Tech, nature-themed products help New Zealand exporters grow in China market.
New Zealand is once again well represented at this year's CIIE with a handful of first-time exporters.
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Ambassador Zhao Xing Meets NZCC Chair John McKinnon
On 5 November, Ambassador Zhao Xing met with Mr John McKinnon, Chair of the New Zealand China Council (NZCC).
Zhao Xing thanked Mr McKinnon and the NZCC for their long-standing contributions to China–New Zealand friendship. He noted that next year marks both the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the 100th anniversary of Rewi Alley's arrival in China, and expressed the hope that the two sides will seize this opportunity to take practical cooperation across various fields to a new level. Zhao Xing also briefed Mr McKinnon on the guiding principles of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
Mr McKinnon welcomed Ambassador Zhao to his new post and said that the NZCC has long been committed to promoting exchanges and cooperation between the two countries across a wide range of fields. He congratulated China on the successful convening of the Fifth Plenary Session, noting that China's efforts to modernize its national governance and pursue high-standard opening-up will further expand the scope for bilateral trade and two-way investment.
Ambassador Zhao Xing Meets MFAT Deputy Secretary Grahame Morton
On 5 November, Ambassador Zhao Xing met with Mr Grahame Morton, Deputy Secretary of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).
Zhao Xing thanked the New Zealand side for its support and assistance provided for the assumption of his duties. He noted that China–New Zealand relations have long maintained positive momentum, with frequent friendly exchanges between the two countries and their peoples across a wide range of fields. China looks forward to strengthening bilateral and multilateral coordination with New Zealand and making a positive contribution to the development of both countries, the region and the wider world. Ambassador Zhao also briefed Mr Morton on the essence and outcomes of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
Mr Morton thanked Ambassador Zhao for the briefing and warmly welcomed him to his new post. He said that New Zealand highly values its relationship with China and stands ready to further enhance exchanges at all levels and deepen all-round cooperation, including in trade and people-to-people links. He also expressed New Zealand's readiness to work hand in hand with China to address regional and global challenges and jointly promote the steady and sustained growth of bilateral relations.
More than 80 New Zealand exporters are participating in the 9th CIIE, marking the largest-ever New Zealand participation area in the event's history.
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To seize the extensive opportunities presented by the Chinese market, a record number of more than 4,140 overseas companies, companies of New Zealand included, will join the Business Exhibition, or core commercial segment, of the 9th China International Import Expo, which opens on Thursday in Shanghai. #CIIE2026 #OpportunityChina bit.ly/4yZCjeH
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“Safe, clean, respectable”: NZ buyer’s Canton Fair impression
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The fair runs in Guangzhou from 15 Oct–4 Nov 2026.
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Ambassador-Designate Zhao Xing Presents the Copy of Letter of Credence to the Head of Niue High Commission
On 30 October 2026, Ambassador-Designate Zhao Xing presented the copy of Letter of Credence to Mrs Gano Siohane, Head of the Niue High Commission to New Zealand.
Ambassador-Designate Zhao said that over the 19 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China-Niue relations have come a long way, with strong momentum across the political, economic and people-to-people fields. On the basis of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, China stands ready to work with Niue to enhance sound relations and cooperation, and to move the China-Niue Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to a new level, so as to deliver greater benefits to the two peoples.
On behalf of the Government of Niue, Mrs Siohane welcomed Ambassador-Designate Zhao on taking up his new post and looked forward to further progress in Niue-China relations. The Niue side welcomed Ambassador-Designate Zhao to visit Niue at an appropriate time to enhance friendship and cooperation between the two sides.
