Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand Wang Xiaolong speaks during the opening ceremony of the 2024 New Zealand-China Products Expo in Auckland, New Zealand, Sept 20, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]

New Zealand - The 2024 New Zealand-China Products Expo kicked off in Auckland on Friday with the participation of importers and exporters from both countries.The three-day event, showcasing products from both China and New Zealand, aims to promote trade ties between the two countries.

2024新西兰-中国商品博览会20日在新西兰奥克兰开幕，为两国企业提供了展示优质商品和促进双边贸易的宝贵平台，旨在展示两国优质商品，促进双边贸易往来。

New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay said in his video speech at the opening ceremony that China is one of New Zealand's most significant trading partners and New Zealand's largest export market.

作为新西兰贸易部长托德·麦克莱在开幕视频致辞中所强调的，中国在新西兰的经济中扮演着至关重要的角色，既是其最大的出口市场，也是重要的进口来源地。

"As trading partners, we continue to seek ways to enhance the business environment between our two countries by opening doors to exporters and reducing barriers to trade," said McClay.

托德·麦克莱在发言中提到，新西兰将继续寻求为中方出口商创造更为广阔的空间，这样的策略无疑为双方的企业提供了更为友好的发展环境。

Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand Wang Xiaolong said with the joint efforts of China and New Zealand, economic and trade cooperation between the two countries has made significant progress, with both countries being important trade partners for each other.

中国驻新西兰大使王小龙在开幕致辞中表示，在双方共同努力下，中新经贸合作取得长足发展，双方互为重要贸易伙伴。

The substantial trade ties between China and New Zealand have provided significant support for New Zealand's economic development, Wang said.

中新双边贸易保持较高水平，为新西兰经济发展提供助力和支撑。

New Zealand Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Paul Goldsmith said that there was a growing potential to strengthen bilateral trade in the creative and culture industries.

新西兰艺术、文化与遗产部长保罗·戈德史密斯指出，创意与文化产业的双边贸易潜力正在不断增长，本次展会将促进两国在这些领域的合作。

The China Cultural Center in Auckland showcased over 200 Chinese cultural products in the cultural and creative section at the Expo.

在本次博览会的文创展区，奥克兰中国文化中心带来了博物馆文创品牌“国博衍艺”的200多件文创产品，吸引不少新西兰观众驻足并参与互动。

Companies and organizations participating in the Expo come from diverse industry sectors, including manufacturing, household products, agriculture, food and beverage, green and new energy, tourism, logistics, media and creative industries.

此次博览会吸引了来自多个领域的上百家企业参展，包括制造业、家居产品、农业、食品饮料、绿色新能源等。

This expo is co-hosted by the Trade Development Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce of China, the China International Chamber of Commerce, and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Guangdong Committee.

博览会由中国商务部外贸发展事务局，中国国际商会秘书局以及广东省贸促会共同主办。

Source: chinadaily、Xinhua

Editor:ChenDawei

Senior Editor:MinJie