Prime Minister Christopher Luxon departs for official visit to China

Monday 16 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 16 Jun 2025, 7:19am

In this story Christopher Luxon, Xi Jinping, Li Qiang

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is travelling to China this week to meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. This marks his first official visit to the country as prime minister. He will also lead a senior business delegation during the trip.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldMon 16 Jun 2025, 5:00am

   Exclusive: Christopher Luxon on trade with China and getting on President Xi Jinping’s Christmas card list (opens in new tab)

   • Prime Minister Luxon fronts media before departing for China (opens in new tab) Mon 16 Jun 2025, 7:19am
2. NewsroomMon 16 Jun 2025, 5:00am

   PM fears ‘miscalculation’ could lead to tension in NZ’s backyard (opens in new tab)

3. StuffMon 16 Jun 2025, 5:00am

   Luxon heads to China and Europe while the government finishes quarterly plan (opens in new tab)