Summary
On 11 June 2026, Zhang Guoqing, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, delivered a speech via video link at the Global Convergence for Growth Summit hosted by France. The summit was chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron, with participation from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and high-level representatives from the United States, Brazil, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, as well as heads of EU institutions and the International Monetary Fund. Zhang stated that the four major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping provide guidance for world peace and development.
He emphasised the need to prioritise development, improve global governance, and promote inclusive growth of the world economy; to uphold openness and cooperation, foster a free and convenient trade environment, and practise true multilateralism. China is steadfastly expanding high-standard opening up, continuing to share development opportunities with other countries, and injecting stability and certainty into the world economy.
Commentary
China's Vice Premier reaffirmed openness and cooperation at the summit, signalling to New Zealand small and medium enterprise owners that the global trade environment is likely to remain stable. China's adherence to multilateralism may help reduce trade barriers, benefiting New Zealand exporters, particularly in dairy and meat products. On the other hand, the positive signals from the summit need to be translated into concrete policies, and short-term practical effects may be limited.
Businesses should monitor China's subsequent actions. Furthermore, China's emphasis on 'high-standard opening up' could create new opportunities for New Zealand's services sector and technology cooperation. At the same time, international geopolitical dynamics may affect the pace of cooperation, so businesses should prepare for multiple scenarios.
Overall, China's open stance provides certainty for SMEs, but they need to align with their own industry trends to capture opportunities.
Keywords: Global Convergence for Growth Summit, Zhang Guoqing, openness and cooperation, multilateralism, global economic governance, high-standard opening up, development opportunities, Xi Jinping's four major global initiatives
Summary in Chinese | 摘要
2026年6月11日，中共中央政治局委员、国务院副总理张国清以视频方式出席由法国主办的“全球趋同促增长峰会”并发言。峰会由法国总统马克龙主持，德国总理默茨、加拿大总理卡尼及美国、巴西、印度、意大利、日本、韩国、英国高级别代表，欧盟机构和国际货币基金组织负责人参会。张国清表示，习近平主席提出的四大全球倡议为世界和平与发展提供指引。
他强调要坚持发展为先，完善全球治理，推动世界经济包容增长；坚持开放合作，营造自由便利贸易环境，践行真正多边主义。中方正坚定不移扩大高水平对外开放，继续与各国分享发展机遇，为世界经济注入稳定性和确定性。
Commentary in Chinese | 评论
中国副总理在峰会上重申开放合作，对新西兰中小企业主意味着全球贸易环境有望保持稳定。中国坚持多边主义，可能推动降低贸易壁垒，利好新西兰出口企业，特别是乳制品、肉类等优势产品。另一方面，峰会所传递的积极信号需要落实到具体政策，短期内实际效果有限，企业应关注中国后续行动。
此外，中国强调“高水平对外开放”，或将为新西兰服务业、科技合作带来新机遇。同时，国际地缘政治博弈可能影响合作节奏，企业需做好多手准备。总体来看，中国开放姿态为中小企业提供了确定性，但需结合自身行业动态把握机会。
关键词: 全球趋同促增长峰会, 张国清, 开放合作, 多边主义, 全球经济治理, 高水平对外开放, 发展机遇, 习近平四大全球倡议
Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in New Zealand
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