On September 22, Ambassador Wang Xiaolong paid a farewell call on New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters.

Ambassador Wang noted that, under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, China–New Zealand relations and cooperation across various fields have continued to make steady progress. China stands ready to work with New Zealand on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit, with a focus on advancing the China–New Zealand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, so as to bring greater benefits to both countries and their peoples.

Minister Peters stated that New Zealand attaches great importance to its relationship with China, and that he has long been committed to promoting economic, trade, and people-to-people exchanges and cooperation between the two sides. He agreed that there are broad prospects and considerable potential for the further growth of New Zealand–China relations, and expressed his willingness to work jointly with China to advance bilateral ties. New Zealand supports China in hosting the APEC meetings and looks forward to their success.