Related resources

Document archive

• Summary of the Joint China-New Zealand FTA Feasibility Study - November 2004
• A Joint Study Report on a Free Trade Agreement between China and New Zealand - November 2004    html version        PDF version (709 KB)    
• New Zealand-China: Import-Export Figures 2003-2005

Background Papers

• New Zealand-China FTA Joint Feasibility Study: Public Consultation Document - June 2004
• Trade and Economic Cooperation Framework between New Zealand and the People's Republic of China - 28 May 2004

Publication

• A Basic Guide to Free Trade Agreements (PDF 603KB)

External Links

Media Releases

[these are all links to Beehive.govt.nz]

• Inside New China - Updating challenges for New Zealand Rt Hon Helen Clark 10 March 2005

• New Zealand and China launch FTA negotiations Rt Hon Helen Clark 19 November 2004

• Sutton delighted at progress towards China negotiations Hon Jim Sutton 20 November 2004

• Consultation on Chinese trade starts  "The Government is seeking submissions from the public..." Hon Jim Sutton 21 June 2004

• New Zealand and China to work towards FTA  New Zealand and China have agreed on a formal Trade and Economic Cooperation Framework Rt Hon Helen Clark 14 April 2004

New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement

Thirteenth and Fourteenth Round Information Bulletin - September 2007

The thirteenth and fourteenth rounds of New Zealand-China FTA negotiations were held in Beijing in recent months. The thirteenth round of negotiations was held from 21–27 July. The fourteenth round ran from August 28–31.

Further progress was made across the negotiations as a whole, including on outstanding issues such as goods market access and commitments in the areas of services and investment, although the detail of commitments in these areas remain to be resolved. For New Zealand, the key priority in such discussions is to secure high quality rules and commitments which provide for enhanced access and certainty for New Zealanders doing business in China.

The fourteenth round of negotiations was followed by bilateral meetings in Sydney during APEC. Prime Minister Clark met with President Hu and Minister of Trade Goff met with his counterpart, Commerce Minister Bo. The leadership of both countries reaffirmed their intention to conclude a comprehensive, high quality and balanced agreement as soon as possible by April 2008.

If you would like further information on any aspect of the New Zealand-China FTA please email the FTA Taskforce at asia@mfat.govt.nz.

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