Trade ties with China remain strong for New Zealand, the country’s Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay said, as reported by the New Zealand government’s press service on April 21.
The announcement came upon his return from China, where the minister visited Beijing, Shanghai and Harbin, met with ministers, governors and mayors, and attended several events attended by members of New Zealand’s export community.
“China continues to be a great commercial opportunity for kiwi exporters. IA Krasnaya Vesna) as Chinese businesses and consumers continue to value our safe, high-quality products.””, the press service quotes him.
The minister recalled that China is New Zealand’s main export market: more than 26% of the island nation’s exports are sold there. The volume of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with China, which has existed for almost 10 years, is 38 billion dollars (3.55 trillion rubles).
Recall that New Zealand is considering the possibility of joining the anti-China alliance AUKUS.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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