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flag New Zealand's tourism minister leads a trade mission to China to boost tourism and simplify travel for Chinese visitors starting November.

flag New Zealand Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston is leading a trade mission to China from September 23–27, visiting Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Beijing to promote tourism and strengthen ties with China, New Zealand’s third-largest tourism market. flag The delegation includes industry leaders from aviation, hospitality, cruise, attractions, and tour operations. flag They will meet with Chinese airlines, e-commerce platforms, and tourism professionals, and aim to simplify travel for Chinese nationals, including easing access via Australian visas starting November. flag Nearly 250,000 Chinese visitors arrived in New Zealand by July 2025, and the mission follows the Prime Minister’s June visit, seeking to boost tourism, economic links, and people-to-people connections.

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