Prime Minister Christopher Luxon Meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing
- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met Chinese President Xi Jinping on June 20, 2025, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to discuss bilateral relations and trade.
- The meeting followed Luxon's earlier visits to Shanghai for talks with officials and business leaders and came amid ongoing global uncertainty and regional tensions.
- Both leaders acknowledged the long-standing and sometimes complex relationship, stressing mutual respect and cooperation despite differences over regional security and human rights issues.
- Luxon highlighted that under current leadership, the relationship has thrived, pointing out that China represents more than one-fifth of New Zealand's export market, and emphasized the need for constructive engagement to enhance trade and economic cooperation.
- The meeting emphasized a shared dedication to preserving the global trading framework and enhancing cooperation between the two countries across trade, investment, education, and cultural activities, despite the complexities of the current international environment.
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The secret diary of .. Luxon in China
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