China and New Zealand acknowledge differences but pledge to strengthen economic ties
New Zealand and China have acknowledged that while differences exist between the two nations, this should not be seen as unusual. China's number two official, Premier Li Qiang, is on a trip to New Zealand. He is the highest-ranking Chinese official to visit the country in seven years. Premier Li's trip comes as Wellington is looking to balance security issues with business interests with Beijing. New Zealand has become increasingly concerned over China's growing presence in the Indo-Pacific.
New Zealand and China have acknowledged that while differences exist between the two nations, this should not be seen as unusual. China's number two official, Premier Li Qiang, is on a trip to New Zealand. He is the highest-ranking Chinese official to visit the country in seven years. Premier Li's trip comes as Wellington is looking to balance security issues with business interests with Beijing. New Zealand has become increasingly concerned over China's growing presence in the Indo-Pacific.
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