In April 2024, Chinese visitors accounted for 10 percent of the 225,000 overseas visitors who arrived in New Zealand, ranking second behind Australian tourists, according to Stats NZ, the country's statistics department.
China and New Zealand are poised for an upsurge in tourism exchanges, with evolving travel preferences and increased collaborations indicating a promising future for the tourism industries of both countries.
During a meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Thursday, visiting Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced that China will include New Zealand in the list of countries eligible for unilateral visa exemptions. Li expressed hopes that New Zealand will provide more conveniences for Chinese citizens visiting the country.
Premier Li is on an official visit to New Zealand, the first leg of his three-nation tour from June 13 to 20, which will also take him to Australia and Malaysia.
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