Baotou Invites Local Firms to Sixth China–New Zealand Business Council Meeting

Summary

The Baotou Council for the Promotion of International Trade (Baotou Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese Trade Promotion Council) issued a notice on 6 November 2026 inviting enterprises across the city to attend the sixth China–New Zealand Business Council meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, 20 November 2026 in Beijing, proposed to be held at the Inner Mongolia Hotel, subject to final confirmation. Hosted by the China Chamber of International Commerce and the New Zealand–China Trade Association, and co-organised by the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Council for the Promotion of International Trade (Inner Mongolia Liaison Office of the China–New Zealand Business Council) and Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co.

, Ltd. (Chinese chair unit of the China–New Zealand Business Council), the meeting will take the form of an opening ceremony plus thematic sessions, with simultaneous Chinese–English interpretation. About 150 participants are expected, including government representatives from both countries, New Zealand diplomatic envoys to China, business association representatives and Chinese and New Zealand enterprise delegates.

Enterprises in agriculture, new energy, digital trade, infrastructure, telecommunications, culture and tourism, education, health, commerce and trade, and intangible cultural heritage are particularly encouraged to register. The thematic sessions will cover two directions: 'New pathways for deepening two-way cooperation across the entire agricultural value chain' and 'Expanding growth space for China–New Zealand green services trade through low-carbon and digital economy'. Business matchmaking exchanges will also be arranged.

Enterprises intending to apply for speaking slots or on-site displays must submit materials together with their registration. The registration deadline is 17:00 on 10 November 2026. Registration forms should be sent to btccpitzl@163.

com. Contact: Li Guobin, telephone 0472-6667511.

Commentary

The China–New Zealand Business Council meeting provides a direct dialogue platform for enterprises from both countries, with a particular focus on the entire agricultural value chain and green services trade. New Zealand small and medium-sized enterprises should note the role of Yili as the Chinese chair unit, given its deep presence in New Zealand's dairy industry, such as its Oceania dairy base, which reflects continued Chinese capital interest in New Zealand's primary industries. The first thematic session, on two-way cooperation across the entire agricultural value chain, offers New Zealand agricultural technology and food processing companies an opportunity to enter the Chinese market, but they should be mindful of China's import food regulations and local competition.

The second session emphasises low-carbon and the digital economy. New Zealand has experience in emissions trading and clean technology and can explore cooperation with China in areas such as carbon credits and smart agriculture. However, New Zealand companies need to assess policy risks and intellectual property protection issues in the Chinese market.

With about 150 participants, the business matchmaking segment may provide specific cooperation leads. New Zealand companies interested in attending are advised to contact the New Zealand–China Trade Association for participation details and to prepare targeted proposals.

Keywords: China–New Zealand Business Council, Baotou Council for the Promotion of International Trade, China–New Zealand economic and trade cooperation, enterprise registration, thematic sessions, entire agricultural value chain, green services trade, Inner Mongolia Yili

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Source: Baotou Council for the Promotion of International Trade