China's Li visits NZ, where security fears vie with trade hopes on agenda
6 months, 1 week ago

China's Li visits NZ, where security fears vie with trade hopes on agenda

Business Standard  

One point of friction is likely to be New Zealand's contemplation of joining one tranche of the AUKUS security pact among Australia, the United States and Britain | China's Premier Li Qiang arrived in New Zealand on Thursday, beginning a rare visit to its closest partner among Western democracies, where a celebration of trade links is expected to vie with concerns about South Pacific security on Wellington's agenda. One point of friction is likely to be New Zealand's contemplation of joining one tranche of the AUKUS security pact among Australia, the United States and Britain. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi decried New Zealand and Australia's security concerns in meetings with his New Zealand counterpart during a visit to Wellington in March. His visit, the first by a Chinese premier in seven years, follows Albanese's trip to Beijing last November and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's trip to Australia and New Zealand in March.

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Common ground emphasized for ties with New Zealand
1 month, 1 week ago

Common ground emphasized for ties with New Zealand

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping meets with New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the sidelines of the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Peru on Friday. President Xi Jinping called on Friday for building a China-New Zealand relationship characterized by mutual respect and mutual accommodation with focus on cooperation for shared growth during a meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister …

Malaysian leader Anwar says China a 'true friend' and not to be feared as Premier Li ends visit
6 months ago

Malaysian leader Anwar says China a 'true friend' and not to be feared as Premier Li ends visit

The Hindu  

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday rejected the notion that China's dominance is to be feared, calling China a “true friend” at the end of Premier Li Qiang's visit to mark 50 years of diplomatic ties between their countries. While the leaders raised some contentious bilateral issues, Mr. Anwar said they discussed them as “equal partners, as trusted friends.” …

Malaysian leader Anwar says China a ‘true friend’ and not to be feared as Premier Li ends visit
6 months ago

Malaysian leader Anwar says China a ‘true friend’ and not to be feared as Premier Li ends visit

Associated Press  

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday rejected the notion that China’s dominance is to be feared, calling China a “true friend” at the end of Premier Li Qiang’s visit to mark 50 years of diplomatic ties between their countries. While the leaders raised some contentious bilateral issues, Anwar said they discussed them as “equal partners, …

Li's visits to NZ, Australia widely hailed
6 months ago

Li's visits to NZ, Australia widely hailed

China Daily  

The Chinese and Australian national flags in Sydney, Australia. During Li's visit to their countries, Albanese and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon emphasized their close relationship with China and its importance in maintaining regional stability, a sentiment shared by Li. Alistair Crozier, the executive director of the New Zealand China Council called Li's visit "a timely chance for our …

China’s premier gets a red-carpet welcome as he begins visit in Malaysia
6 months ago

China’s premier gets a red-carpet welcome as he begins visit in Malaysia

Associated Press  

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — China’s premier received a red-carpet welcome as he arrived Tuesday in Malaysia, the last leg of a regional tour, to celebrate a half-century of diplomatic ties between the two nations. Li, China’s second-most powerful leader after President Xi Jinping, last week became the first Chinese premier to visit New Zealand and then Australia in seven years. …

Li's tour to boost regional cooperation
6 months, 1 week ago

Li's tour to boost regional cooperation

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY Premier Li Qiang's visits to New Zealand, Australia and Malaysia are significant for many reasons. Regular exchanges between Beijing and Wellington, including New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's visit to China last year and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to New Zealand in March this year show why the two complementary economies have boosted trade cooperation. …

Li's tour to boost regional cooperation
6 months, 1 week ago

Li's tour to boost regional cooperation

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY Premier Li Qiang's visits to New Zealand, Australia and Malaysia are significant for many reasons. Regular exchanges between Beijing and Wellington, including New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's visit to China last year and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to New Zealand in March this year show why the two complementary economies have boosted trade cooperation. …

Chinese premier agrees with Australia to ‘properly manage’ differences
6 months, 1 week ago

Chinese premier agrees with Australia to ‘properly manage’ differences

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Chinese Premier Li Qiang said he agreed with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday to properly manage their nations’ differences as they emerge from a hostile era in which minister-to-minister contacts were banned and trade barriers cost Australian exporters up to 20 billion Australian dollars a year. Albanese, who in November last year became the first …

Beijing offers visa-free entry to Australians with defence talks flagged to avoid military clashes
6 months, 1 week ago

Beijing offers visa-free entry to Australians with defence talks flagged to avoid military clashes

ABC  

In short: China has offered 15-day visa-free travel for Australians in a day of talks in Canberra which also featured discussion of better military communication. Australians are being offered visa-free entry to China for visits lasting up to 15 days, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declares relations between both nations have been "renewed and revitalised". Following a formal meeting with …

Chinese premier lands in Australia on first such visit in 7 years
6 months, 1 week ago

Chinese premier lands in Australia on first such visit in 7 years

The Hindu  

Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Australia on June 15 on a relations-mending mission with panda diplomacy, rock lobsters and China’s global dominance in the critical minerals sector high on the agenda. Premier Li’s optimistic agenda Before leaving New Zealand, Mr. Li told an audience in Auckland on June 15 that his country was committed to creating a first-class business …

Chinese premier flies to Australia after New Zealand visit
6 months, 1 week ago

Chinese premier flies to Australia after New Zealand visit

The Independent  

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Chinese premier lands in Australia on first such visit in 7 years
6 months, 1 week ago

Chinese premier lands in Australia on first such visit in 7 years

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Australia on Saturday on a relations-mending mission with panda diplomacy, rock lobsters and China’s global dominance in the critical minerals sector high on the agenda. Li will also visit a Chinese-controlled lithium processing plant in the Kwinana Beach industrial estate in Western Australia state, as well as Australia’s Parliament House in …

Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits Australia at crucial time for Beijing and Canberra
6 months, 1 week ago

Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits Australia at crucial time for Beijing and Canberra

ABC  

In short: Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to land in Australia on Saturday for the first visit by a Chinese premier in seven years. Officials, diplomats and police in Canberra are furiously preparing for Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who will fly into Australia later today at a crucial time for Beijing and for the Australian government. With China's domestic …

Premier highlights economic potential
6 months, 1 week ago

Premier highlights economic potential

China Daily  

Premier Li Qiang addresses a meeting with representatives of New Zealand's business community in Auckland, New Zealand, June 14, 2024. While addressing a meeting with representatives of New Zealand's business community in Auckland, the country's economic center, Li also reiterated China's commitment to opening-up and improving the business environment. During the meeting, Li assured the New Zealand business community that …

Li calls for upgrading ties with New Zealand
6 months, 1 week ago

Li calls for upgrading ties with New Zealand

China Daily  

Premier Li Qiang and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon pose for a group photo at the closing ceremony of the China-New Zealand Education Development Forum on Friday in Auckland, New Zealand. RAO AIMIN/XINHUA Premier Li Qiang called on Friday for upgrading the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and New Zealand to make the achievements of pragmatic cooperation benefit the …

China Premier Li says Australia ties ‘back on track’ as he embarks on visit
6 months, 1 week ago

China Premier Li says Australia ties ‘back on track’ as he embarks on visit

Al Jazeera  

During his four-day visit, Li Qiang is visiting Adelaide, the capital, Canberra, and mining state Western Australia. Chinese Premier Li Qiang has said relations with Australia are “back on track” as he embarked on a four-day trip to the major trading partner. During his four-day visit, Li will also visit a Chinese-controlled lithium processing plant in the Kwinana Beach industrial …

China's Premier Li is visiting New Zealand, where security fears vie with trade hopes on the agenda
6 months, 1 week ago

China's Premier Li is visiting New Zealand, where security fears vie with trade hopes on the agenda

The Hindu  

China's Premier Li Qiang arrived in New Zealand on June 13, beginning a rare visit to its closest partner among Western democracies, where a celebration of trade links is expected to vie with concerns about South Pacific security on Wellington's agenda. But Luxon told reporters Monday that there were areas where, in talks with Li, Wellington would “call out our …

Chinese Premier Li and New Zealand’s Luxon hail close ties as they sign trade deals in Wellington
6 months, 1 week ago

Chinese Premier Li and New Zealand’s Luxon hail close ties as they sign trade deals in Wellington

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Thursday in Wellington, where the two leaders played up the ability of “good friends” to respectfully disagree — while publicly diverging on little. New Zealand has long sought to diversify its export market away from dependence on China, but Luxon on Thursday hailed …

Visits aim to strengthen exchanges and trust, and deepen cooperation: China Daily editorial
6 months, 1 week ago

Visits aim to strengthen exchanges and trust, and deepen cooperation: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is in New Zealand on an official visit, the first leg of his third overseas trip of the year that will also take him to Australia and Malaysia. With broad common interests and great untapped cooperation potential in sight, the Chinese guest and his New Zealand and Australian hosts seem intent on not allowing their differences …

Chinese premier to visit New Zealand, Australia and Malaysia
6 months, 1 week ago

Chinese premier to visit New Zealand, Australia and Malaysia

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit New Zealand, Australia and Malaysia starting Thursday, officials said. Li’s visit to Australia and New Zealand will be the first by a Chinese premier, the second most powerful official in China’s leadership, in seven years. Li’s Australian trip follows a visit by Albanese to Beijing last November, when leaders agreed to …

Wang's New Zealand visit opens a new chapter in ties
9 months ago

Wang's New Zealand visit opens a new chapter in ties

China Daily  

Tourists take selfies in front of a dragon-shaped installation to welcome the Chinese Lunar New Year at Hagley Park in Christchurch, New Zealand, Feb 9, 2024. Wang's arrival in Wellington marked his first visit since 2017, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and New Zealand. During a recent meeting between Wang and New Zealand …

Wang's New Zealand visit opens a new chapter in ties
9 months ago

Wang's New Zealand visit opens a new chapter in ties

China Daily  

Tourists take selfies in front of a dragon-shaped installation to welcome the Chinese Lunar New Year at Hagley Park in Christchurch, New Zealand, Feb 9, 2024. Wang's arrival in Wellington marked his first visit since 2017, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and New Zealand. During a recent meeting between Wang and New Zealand …

Australia gets its most senior Chinese leadership visit since 2017 as relations thaw further
9 months ago

Australia gets its most senior Chinese leadership visit since 2017 as relations thaw further

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Australia received its most senior Chinese leadership visit in nearly seven years Wednesday with stability a key theme of the discussions between the countries’ foreign ministers. “A stable relationship between Australia and China doesn’t just happen, it needs ongoing work,” Wong said at a news conference after the meeting. Wong said Australians were shocked by the sentence and …

Expanding common ground underpins regional stability
9 months ago

Expanding common ground underpins regional stability

China Daily  

New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters shakes hand with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the New Zealand Parliament in Wellington, New Zealand, March 18, 2024. It is seven years since Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's last visit to New Zealand in 2017. That is why Wang told his counterpart, Winston Peters, during his official visit …

China's foreign minister meets New Zealand counterpart, beginning trip that also includes Australia
9 months ago

China's foreign minister meets New Zealand counterpart, beginning trip that also includes Australia

The Hindu  

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said March 18 that his country is ready to work with New Zealand to deepen trade and economic ties and address climate change. Mr. Wang met his New Zealand counterpart, Winston Peters, at the start of a tour that will also include Australia. China is willing to hold talks on reducing barriers to investment in …

China’s foreign minister meets New Zealand counterpart, beginning trip that also includes Australia
9 months ago

China’s foreign minister meets New Zealand counterpart, beginning trip that also includes Australia

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday that his country is ready to work with New Zealand to deepen trade and economic ties and address climate change. China is willing to hold talks on reducing barriers to investment in the service sector “at an early time” and build new drivers of economic growth with New Zealand …

Australian Prime Minister to Visit China, Aiming to Repair Diplomatic Ties
1 year, 3 months ago

Australian Prime Minister to Visit China, Aiming to Repair Diplomatic Ties

News 18  

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed Thursday he would visit China later this year as Canberra seeks to stabilise its relationship with Beijing. That I would accept an invitation and will visit China later this year at a mutually agreeable time,” Albanese told reporters after meeting Chinese Premier Li Qiang for talks. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said last week …

Having 'tough conversations' with China better than no talks: New Zealand PM
1 year, 5 months ago

Having 'tough conversations' with China better than no talks: New Zealand PM

India Today  

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Friday that New Zealand will require continued engagement with China, its largest trading partner, but would disagree with Beijing in areas where it challenges New Zealand's national interests. The speech comes about a week after Hipkins' six-day visit to China, which included meetings with Xi Jinping, where the Chinese President said Beijing had always …

Australian, New Zealand leaders' talk focusses on China
1 year, 10 months ago

Australian, New Zealand leaders' talk focusses on China

The Hindu  

Australian and New Zealand Prime Ministers met on February 7 to talk about China’s importance to their national economies, resolving to voice their disagreements with their most important trading partner that is becoming more assertive in their region. New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins made Australia the destination of his first overseas trip as his government’s leader since his predecessor …

Australian minister in China after long break in relations
2 years ago

Australian minister in China after long break in relations

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Australia’s foreign minister is in …

Penny Wong to make first ministerial visit to Beijing since China froze diplomatic ties with Australia
2 years ago

Penny Wong to make first ministerial visit to Beijing since China froze diplomatic ties with Australia

Firstpost  

Canberra said Australian foreign minister Penny Wong will visit Beijing to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and meet Chinese state councilor and minister of foreign affairs, Wang Yi. Sydney: Australia’s top diplomat will visit China on Tuesday, the first such trip by an Australian foreign minister in four years and a sign of further thawing ties. Canberra said …

New Zealand says it will set China policy, not US-led Five Eyes
3 years, 8 months ago

New Zealand says it will set China policy, not US-led Five Eyes

Al Jazeera  

The foreign minister also says New Zealand is ‘uncomfortable’ with expanding the remit of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing group. New Zealand will not let the United States-led Five Eyes alliance dictate its dealings with China, the Pacific nation’s foreign minister said on Monday, adding that Wellington is “uncomfortable” with expanding the remit of the intelligence grouping, which also includes the …

New Zealand’s Quiet China Shift
4 years, 5 months ago

New Zealand’s Quiet China Shift

The Diplomat  

In February 2018, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters quipped to the New Zealand Parliament that “the art of diplomacy is to jump into troubled waters without making a splash.” Since 2017, the New Zealand government has attempted to make a calculated correction in its relationship with the People’s Republic of China, without any deterioration in New Zealand’s overall relationship …

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