Indicates the type of a location. Location Type Defined by CCTVPLUS Indicates the role that a specific instance of a description takes among all descriptions. Description Role Defined by CCTVPLUS The role in the overall content stream. Part Role Indicates a kind of content rendition. Content Rendition Defined by CCTVPLUS CCTV Newscontent Co.,Ltd. CCTV Newscontent Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. No access Chinese mainland CCTV Newscontent www.cctvplus.com +86-10-83949886 +86-10-63978447 contact@cctvplus.com 2026-07-15T20:44:15Z 2026-07-15T20:44:15Z 2026-07-15 2014-11-06T09:22:45Z China Central Television China Leadership Diplomacy July 15, 2026 China-Vice President/New Zealand Chinese vice president meets former New Zealand PM Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with former Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key in Beijing on Wednesday. Han said the Chinese side appreciates Mr. Key's important contributions to the development of China-New Zealand relations over a long period of time. Noting that the China-New Zealand comprehensive strategic partnership has entered its second decade with bilateral relations facing even broader prospects, Han said China is willing to work with New Zealand to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of both countries, expand and deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and continuously advance bilateral ties. Han said that China's development provides positive energy and certainty to the world, and the country will remain committed to promoting peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the Pacific region. 　　 Key said that China's sustained rapid development has provided huge market opportunities for New Zealand. He highlighted the robust development of current New Zealand-China relations and reiterated that New Zealand always regards China as a friend. Key expressed his hope that both sides would further strengthen cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, and agriculture, and work together to address regional and global challenges through dialog and communication. He also affirmed his willingness to continue making efforts to promote the development of New Zealand-China relations. Narration Beijing, China - July 15, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 1. Chinese Vice President Han Zheng (R) shaking hands with former New Zealand Prime Minister John Key (L) 2. Various of meeting between Han, Key in progress; officials from both sides in attendance