Xi urges China, New Zealand to regard each other as opportunity, partner-Xinhua

Xi urges China, New Zealand to regard each other as opportunity, partner

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2024-11-16 08:09:00

Chinese 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, Nov. 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

LIMA, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday urged China and New Zealand to regard each other as an opportunity and partner, rather than a challenge or threat.

In his meeting with New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Xi said China and New Zealand are both important members of the Asia-Pacific region with strong economic complementarities and mutual benefit.

The two sides do not have historical grievances or fundamental conflicts of interest, Xi said, adding that differences between the two sides should be managed in a calm and practical manner, rather than allowing them to define the relationship.

Chinese 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, Nov. 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)