Christopher Luxon rejects visa waivers for Chinese travellers

Wednesday 18 June 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 19 Jun 2025, 6:11am

In this story Christopher Luxon, Tourism New Zealand

During his first trip to China, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon dismissed proposals for complete visa waivers or extended visas for premium travellers. While in Shanghai, he visited Trip.com headquarters to witness an agreement with Tourism New Zealand aimed at boosting the country's tourism profile.

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1. RNZWed 18 Jun 2025, 5:25pm

   PM Christopher Luxon rejects idea of visa waivers, extended visas on first trip to China (opens in new tab)

   • Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on blitz of promotional events in Shanghai (opens in new tab) Thu 19 Jun 2025, 6:11am
2. Otago Daily TimesWed 18 Jun 2025, 6:12pm

   PM rejects idea of visa waivers for China (opens in new tab)

3. Stuff via The PostWed 18 Jun 2025, 7:00pm

   Boosting tourism from China more than visas, Luxon says (opens in new tab)

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4. NZ HeraldThu 19 Jun 2025, 5:00am

   Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visits a great wall in China – and it has a message for him (opens in new tab)