From 25 to 26 March 2025, the first round of negotiations on the negative list for services trade under the China-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was held in Beijing.
Category: Policy & Regulation
New Zealand science institutions face biggest shake-up in 30 years
The New Zealand Government plans the biggest reform of the country’s science institutions in 30 years, aiming to accelerate economic growth.
Strengthening Infant Formula Safety Cooperation: China and New Zealand Jointly Promote Healthy Industry Development
On 25 June 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries signed the Arrangement on Food Safety Cooperation for Infant Formula, aiming to en…
Joint Statement between the People’s Republic of China and New Zealand on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (Full Text)
From 25 to 30 June 2023, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins paid an official visit to China at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
New Zealand Wine Clearance Suspended? Customs Broker: System Glitch, Now Resolved
On the evening of 14 August 2022, self-media outlet ‘World Meat Import Report’ claimed that China had suspended customs clearance and release of all goods from Australia and New Zealand.
Importing French Red Wine: Customs Clearance Guide, Process Overview, Standard Declaration for Smooth Clearance – Tariffs, Registration, Food
This article details the customs clearance process for importing French red wine, including required documents, tax calculation, Chinese label requirements, and common non-compliances.
After Speaking on ‘China’s Unification’, New Zealand Takes New Stance on China on 22nd; Wang Yi Responds Swiftly
In early May 2021, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stated at the Auckland China Business Summit that no country can ignore China’s geostrategic influence, and that the New Zealand-China rela…
China and Singapore Sign Further Upgrade Protocol to FTA
China and Singapore recently signed a further upgrade protocol to their Free Trade Agreement. The protocol adopts a negative list approach to open up services and investment, and expands cooperation i…