Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand Wang Xiaolong Attends the 2026 China Business Awards Gala Dinner of the New Zealand China Trade Association and Delievers a Speech

On June 11, Ambassador Wang Xiaolong attended the 2026 China Business Awards Gala Dinner of the New Zealand China Trade Association (NZCTA) upon invitation and delivered a speech. Also present were Consul General in Auckland Chen Shijie, New Zealand Minister of Defense Chris Penk, former Speaker of the House David Carter, NZCTA Chair John Cochrane, New Zealand China Council Chair John McKinnon, Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges, and representatives from major political parties.

Ambassador Wang acknowledged the positive contributions of the NZCTA in promoting economic and trade cooperation between China and New Zealand, as well as the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations. He congratulated all award-winning enterprises and individuals. Ambassador Wang pointed out that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, China will continue to pursue high-quality development and expand high-level opening-up, bringing new opportunities to New Zealand and other countries around the world. He encouraged all to continue leveraging their respective strengths and play a greater role in bilateral mutually beneficial cooperation, for the benefit of the two countries and their peoples.