China's premier has urged NZ PM Jacinda Ardern to provide a 'fair, transparent' investment environment, amid a dispute over use of Chinese telecoms equipment
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has urged New Zealand to ensure a fair investment environment as he met Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern whose country has rejected a
Ardern told Li that she wanted to underline the importance her country placed on its relationship with China. In 2008, New Zealand became the first Western country to sign a free trade agreement with China. Talking to reporters before the Li meeting, Ardern said she would set out the process New Zealand followed in the Huawei decision, and point out that there had been no political or diplomatic influence in the matter.
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