On July 22, at the invitation of Ambassador John McKinnon of New Zealand, Vice President Xie Yuan attended the welcoming reception for H.E. Jerry Mateparae, General Governor of New Zealand visiting China.

Mr.Xie had friendly conversation with the General Governor and said that CPAFFC will further strengthen the people-to-people exchanges and cooperation as well as that of local governments between China and New Zealand. The General Governor expressed his good wishes for promoting cooperation in the fields of economy and trade, culture and education between the two countries.