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In recent years, the international trade landscape has remained complex and constantly evolving. Major international players such as China and New Zealand continue to face challenges posed by rising trade protectionism. How can the two countries fully leverage the APEC consensus to deepen bilateral cooperation and further strengthen regional connectivity?
In this edition of the China Development Institute – New Zealand China Council Dialogue, industry leaders and think tank experts come together to discuss the current state of the Chinese and New Zealand economies, their respective approaches to decarbonization, and opportunities for bilateral cooperation under APEC 2026.
Date: Nov 7, 2025
Hosts: China Development Institute, New Zealand China Council
Venue: CDI Mansion, Shenzhen
Moderator: Kris LIU, Director of International Cooperation Department, China Development Institute
Opening remarks
LIU Guohong, President, China Development Institute
John MCKINNON, Chair, New Zealand China Council
Topic 1: National economies – how are NZ and China responding to trade turbulence?
Felicity ROXBURGH, Executive Director, NZ International Business Forum
WANG Zhen, Director of Department of Regional Planning and Development, China Development Institute
Topic 2: Decarbonizing economies: regional approaches
WEI Fulei, Director of Center for Finance, Trade and Industrial Development, China Development Institute
Kevin HART, Chief Executive, NZ Wind Energy Association
Topic 3: Cooperation for APEC 2026: connect, innovate, prosper
ZHOU Mi, Deputy Director of Institute of Americas and Oceania, Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation
Stephanie HONEY, lead staffer, NZ APEC Advisory Business Council
Topic 4: Connecting China, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands
Alistair CROZIER, Executive Director, NZ China Council
WANG Guowen, Director of Center for Logistics and Supply Chain Management, China Development Institute
Closing remarks
John MCKINNON, Chair, New Zealand China Council
GUO Wanda, Executive Vice President, China Development Institute
