Embassy Joins Wellington Chinese Community Dinner Marking 77th PRC Anniversary

Summary

On 26 September 2026, Xie Yongjun, Minister-Counsellor and Head of Mission at the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand, attended a dinner hosted by the Wellington Chinese community to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, delivering remarks on behalf of Ambassador Wang Xiaolong, who was away on official business. Xie outlined China's progress in pursuing high-quality development under its new development philosophy of innovation, coordination, green, openness and sharing, and highlighted the opportunities presented by the 15th Five-Year Plan. He called for continued practical cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between New Zealand and China on the basis of mutual respect, for the benefit of both peoples.

He praised the Chinese community in New Zealand for its role as a bridge between the two countries and expressed hope that New Zealand would continue to support the community's development. Labour MP Verrall gave a warm speech, National MP Nancy Lu sent a written congratulatory message, and Greater Wellington Regional Council chair [name] Ponte attended along with representatives of major Chinese associations and Chinese-language schools. Guests sang 'Ode to the Motherland' in a lively atmosphere, expressing their best wishes for the motherland.

Commentary

The Chinese Embassy's attendance at the Wellington Chinese community's National Day dinner underscores the opportunities of the 15th Five-Year Plan and practical New Zealand-China cooperation. For New Zealand SMEs, China's high-quality development drive — focused on green growth, innovation and upgraded domestic demand — points to potential collaboration in clean technology, health foods and digital services. New Zealand's strengths in agricultural technology and renewable energy position it to capture technology export and joint research opportunities arising from China's green transition.

At the same time, the Chinese community's business networks can help New Zealand firms enter the China market, particularly in tier-two and tier-three cities. However, competition in China is intense and policy direction is pronounced, so New Zealand businesses should play to their own strengths rather than follow trends blindly. A stable bilateral relationship remains the foundation for trade and economic cooperation, but firms should still monitor geopolitical risks and prepare for supply chain diversification.

Keywords: Wellington Chinese community, 77th anniversary of the PRC, Xie Yongjun, Chinese Embassy in New Zealand, New Zealand-China relations, 15th Five-Year Plan, people-to-people exchanges, Verrall, Nancy Lu, Ode to the Motherland

Summary in Chinese | 摘要

2026年9月26日，驻新西兰使馆首席馆员解勇军公参代表正在外地出差的王小龙大使，出席惠灵顿侨社庆祝中华人民共和国成立77周年晚宴并致辞。解勇军介绍中国全面贯彻创新、协调、绿色、开放、共享的新发展理念，推动高质量发展取得的最新成就，强调“十五五”规划的发展机遇，呼吁中新继续在互相尊重基础上推进务实合作和民心相通，更好造福两国人民。他高度评价在新华侨华人作为中新桥梁所做贡献，希望新方继续关心支持华社发展。

新西兰工党议员维罗尔现场热情致辞，国家党议员陆楠发来书面贺词，惠灵顿大区议会主席庞特和各大侨社、中文学校代表等出席活动。活动现场气氛热烈，来宾共唱“歌唱祖国”，表达对祖（籍）国的衷心祝福。

Commentary in Chinese | 评论

中国驻新西兰使馆出席惠灵顿侨社国庆晚宴，强调“十五五”规划机遇与中新务实合作。对NZ中小企业而言，中国高质量发展聚焦绿色、创新与内需升级，意味着在清洁技术、健康食品、数字服务等领域存在合作空间。新西兰在农业科技和可再生能源方面有优势，可关注中国绿色转型带来的技术出口与联合研发机会。

同时，华社作为桥梁，其商业网络能帮助NZ企业进入中国市场，尤其在二三线城市。但需注意，中国市场竞争激烈，且政策导向明显，NZ企业应结合自身优势，避免盲目跟风。此外，中新关系稳定是经贸合作的基础，但企业仍需关注地缘政治风险，做好供应链多元化准备。

关键词: 惠灵顿侨社, 中华人民共和国成立77周年, 解勇军, 驻新西兰使馆, 中新关系, 十五五规划, 民心相通, 维罗尔, 陆楠, 歌唱祖国

Source: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in New Zealand – China–New Zealand Relations