China’s Development and China — New Zealand Relations.

The New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre (NZCCRC) hosted a roundtable discussion with Mr Guo Yezhou, Vice Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee of the People’s Republic of China (IDCPC), Mr Li Mingxiang, Deputy Director-General, Bureau VII (North American, Oceanian and Nordic Affairs) IDCPC and Mr Zhang Xiangqun, Deputy Director-General, Organization Department, Central Committee of the Communist Youth League of China. The panel was joined by scholars, members of government and other key institutions.

The roundtable provided an opportunity for scholars to have discussions on a range of issues related to China's economy and Xi Jinping's vision for the future. Mr Guo led the panel in discussions related to the economic situation in China and delegates gained valuable insights into what this may mean for New Zealand — China relations.