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Can China join CPTPP?

Can China join CPTPP?

The Chinese Premier expresses interest in China joining CPTPP.  This should be encouraged. “China has a positive and open attitude about joining CPTPP”.  These words of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the conclusion of the recent National People’s Congress mark the...

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Trade myths and realities in the Covid era

Trade myths and realities in the Covid era

Diversifying the New Zealand export economy is a worthy goal but requires a dose of commercial reality. A 2018 study of 183 economies’ dependence on China, undertaken by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, showed that New Zealand ranked 93rd. ...

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Pandemic Must Remain Our Highest Priority: Business Leaders to APEC Ministers

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APEC trade ministers joined the Asia-Pacific business leaders on Friday to hear from the private sector their views toward the forum’s focus on regional economic integration, trade implications resulting from the economic response to COVID-19 and how economies can be made more resilient to future shocks.

Submission to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

CPTPP Accession - April 2021 Introduction and Summary This submission is made on behalf of the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) whose members are listed at Annex A[1]. NZIBF is a forum of senior business leaders working together to promote New...

Address to LEANZ (II)

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Stephanie Honey spoke to LEANZ about the Future of Global Trade Institutions Part II – The WTO

Address to LEANZ (I)

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Stephen Jacobi spoke to LEANZ about the The Future of Global Trade Institutions.