On September 10-13, 2018, the 5th round of the upgrading negotiation of China-New Zealand FTA was held in Beijing. The two parties had in-depth consultation around the issues including technical trade barrier, rule of origin, trade in service, e-commerce, environment and government procurement, and concluded the chapter of government procurement, promoting the negotiation gaining positive progress.

The upgrading negotiation of China-New Zealand FTA was officially launched in November 2016. The upgrading of FTA will further promote the development of China-New Zealand economic and trade relations, and enhance the level of bilateral economic and trade cooperation.