New Zealand's Ardern Visits China as Countries Look to Reset Relations
- Agreements signed to eliminate double taxation, tax avoidance
- Ardern meets President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang
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China and New Zealand signed agreements on eliminating double taxation and tax avoidance as the two countries look to shore up relations following a series of incidents that cast doubt on the strength of their economic partnership.
President Xi Jinping welcomed New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, with the two leaders pledging to improve ties strained by U.S.-led efforts to block Chinese telecommunications companies from next-generation networks. Ardern earlier met with Premier Li Keqiang, signing memorandums of understanding on agricultural cooperation, bilateral financial dialogue and science and research cooperation.