Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China

03/07/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand Wang Xiaolong Attends Memorial Service for New Zealand China Friendship Society President Mike Dawson

On March 6, Ambassador Wang Xiaolong traveled to Auckland to attend the memorial service for Mike Dawson, President of the New Zealand China Friendship Society. The Ambassador expressed gratitude for Mr. Dawson's significant contributions to promoting people-to-people friendship between China and New Zealand during his lifetime, and extended his sincere condolences and sympathies to the family.

Consul General in Auckland Chen Shijie, former New Zealand Speaker and Honorary President of the New Zealand China Friendship Society Sir David Carter, and more than 200 friends and guests from all walks of life attended the memorial service.

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