ardernchinaxinzme.jpg Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shake hands before their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. "During the past 47 years of diplomatic ties, China - New Zealand relations have made historic strides and have become one of the closest between China and western developed countries," Xi said. "We must go forward with this same spirit and build the comprehensive strategic partnership and take already very good relations to a new height. "Ever since you took office, you have on many occasions expressed a commitment to China-New Zealand relations. Foreign Minister Wang Yi was at the Xi bilateral as well.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 01, 2019 20:03 UTC