During June 13 to 15, Chinese Premier Li Qiang paid an official visit to New Zealand. "The　two countries have strong cooperation in the areas　of science, agricultural research　and international law," noted Chris Lipscombe, national president of New Zealand China Friendship Society. He added that　China’s　visa-free policy for　New Zealand citizens　will foster the enhancement of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.　(Chen Caixia)

桃花岛论坛6月13日至15日，中国国务院总理李强应邀对新西兰进行正式访问。新西兰中国友好协会主席黎开盛(Chris Lipscombe)在接受中新网采访时称，2024年是新中建立全面战略伙伴关系10周年，新中进出口贸易总额已达400多亿新元，两国在科研、农业、国际执法等领域积极开展合作。黎开盛还关注到，中方将对新西兰实行免签，他认为，此举将有利于新中两国全面战略伙伴关系升级。(陈彩霞)