New Zealand's foreign minister to meet Chinese counterpart in Beijing next year
nzherald.co.nz — December 13, 2024, 05:01 PM UTC
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing early next year. This meeting will occur before the Prime Minister's official visit to China. Peters emphasized New Zealand's commitment to foreign policy independence. He criticized former leaders for their opinions on current policies without revealing their own biases or foreign income sources. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) now includes 12 members, with New Zealand as a participant. This reflects New Zealand's ongoing engagement with China amid evolving diplomatic relations.