China seeks to deepen ties with NZ

China is willing to collaborate with New Zealand to enhance co-operation in the process of joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Reuters reported on Monday, citing state Commerce Minister.

The meeting took place in Abu Dhabi between Chinese Minister Wang Wentao and New Zealand’s Minister for Trade Todd McClay.

CPTP, also known as TPP,  is a trade agreement between Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam.