International relationsChina's premier in New Zealand: Differences should not become 'chasm'
Leaders' talk of trade and cooperation comes amid cooler Beijing-Wellington ties
Chinese Premier Li Qiang, center, is welcomed by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, left, and New Zealand Gov. General Dame Cindy Kiro in Wellington on June 13. © AP
SHAUN TURTON and SOPHIE MAK, Nikkei staff writers
SYDNEY -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Thursday that they want to boost trade and manage differences in the countries' relationship, which has cooled in recent years with Wellington adopting a warier stance toward Beijing.