Luxon's China visit 2025

The story so far

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a trip to China from 17 to 20 June to meet President Xi Jinping and a business delegation, followed by a visit to Europe for the NATO summit in the Netherlands.^{13 Jun 2025} It was his first official visit to China as prime minister, a three-day trip to Shanghai and Beijing focused on trade, education and tourism.^{16, 17 Jun 2025} In Shanghai he led a delegation of chief executives and exporters focused on dairy, meat and skincare, and reported commercial agreements worth up to $871 million; he also rejected proposals for visa waivers or extended visas for premium Chinese travellers.^{18, 19 Jun 2025} In Beijing he held talks with Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People on economic collaboration and China's influence in the Pacific.^{20 Jun 2025} At the end of the trip he dismissed allegations that China collaborates with Russia, Iran or North Korea, and raised concerns about the Cook Islands.^{21 Jun 2025}

Latest

Luxon has finished the China trip, rejecting claims of collaboration with Russia, Iran or North Korea, and said Pacific engagement must advance regional interests.^{21 Jun 2025}

What's next

After China, Luxon is due to travel to Europe to attend the NATO summit in the Netherlands.^{13 Jun 2025}

Key moments

1. 13 Jun 2025Luxon announces China visit and planned European trip to NATO summit.
2. 16 Jun 2025Trip marks Luxon's first official visit to China as prime minister.
3. 18 Jun 2025Luxon rejects visa waivers and extended visas for premium Chinese travellers.
4. 19 Jun 2025Commercial agreements worth up to $871 million signed during Shanghai visit.
5. 20 Jun 2025Luxon holds talks with President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People.
6. 21 Jun 2025Luxon dismisses claims China collaborates with Russia, Iran or North Korea.

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