Group 1 - The core message of the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon emphasizes the importance of deepening trade and investment cooperation, with both leaders aiming for significant advancements in bilateral relations over the next decade [2][3][4] - Luxon led a delegation of 28 business leaders to China, highlighting the significance of China as New Zealand's largest trading partner, accounting for over 20% of New Zealand's total exports of goods and services [5][8] - The two countries signed multiple cooperation documents covering customs, food safety, organic product certification, climate change, and cultural heritage, indicating a broadening of collaborative efforts [5][9] Group 2 - New Zealand's approach to its relationship with China is characterized by consistency and predictability, with both major political parties recognizing China as an important partner [6][7] - Luxon expressed the need for New Zealand to increase its visibility in China, as the number of Chinese tourists and students has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels, indicating a potential area for growth in bilateral exchanges [8] - The joint statement from the leaders also acknowledged New Zealand's support for China's application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), reflecting a commitment to multilateral trade frameworks [9]

"面对贸易保护主义带来的冲击，我们并不是束手无策。"正在此间举办的2025RCEP区域发展媒体智库 论坛上，韩国中央大学国际关系研究生院特聘教授安忠荣说，维护多边贸易主义体系，《区域全面经济 伙伴关系协定》(RCEP)承载着很大希望。 2025年是RCEP正式实施的第四年。作为世界人口最多、经贸规模最大、最具发展潜力的自由贸易区， RCEP将如何应对单边主义、贸易保护主义的挑战？在本次论坛上，中外专家学者热议RCEP的调整与 变革。 中国(海南)改革发展研究院当日发布的《2025RCEP发展报告》显示，RCEP生效实施三年多来，成为区 域经济增长的新引擎，区域内货物贸易规模稳步增长，产业链、供应链网络融合发展，区域内中间品贸 易占贸易总额比重由2021年的65%上升至2024年的68.3%。 不过，报告同时指出，RCEP存在规则利用率不高、实施机制不完善等问题，尤其是虽有中国香港、斯 里兰卡和智利申请加入，但尚未实现扩容。 "RCEP处在不进则退的关节点，破解关键是扩容。"中国(海南)改革发展研究院院长迟福林表示，香港 70%的货物贸易和40%以上的服务贸易都在RCEP地区，香港的加入会大大提升RCEP的国际 ...

Core Viewpoint - Experts are urging for the expedited inclusion of Hong Kong into the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), highlighting its potential benefits for trade and economic growth in the region [1][2]. Group 1: RCEP Overview - RCEP officially came into effect on January 1, 2022, with applications from Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, and Chile for membership, but no expansions have been realized yet [1]. - The absence of expansion could pose serious challenges to RCEP, which is considered the world's largest and most inclusive free trade arrangement [1]. Group 2: Benefits of Hong Kong's Inclusion - Hong Kong's trade statistics indicate that 70% of its goods trade, over 40% of its service trade, and 60% of its investments are within the RCEP region, suggesting that its inclusion would significantly enhance RCEP's international influence [1]. - The potential role of Hong Kong in RCEP extends beyond traditional trade facilitation, encompassing areas such as the digital economy and green economy, which could accelerate RCEP's growth [1]. Group 3: Unique Advantages of Hong Kong - Hong Kong possesses unique advantages as a free trade port, a global financial center, and a logistics hub, which, combined with its commitment to innovation and regional cooperation, would create mutual benefits for all RCEP members [1]. - The RCEP Joint Committee Chair from ASEAN, Tina Kuniarasari, emphasized the need for a more flexible application process for Hong Kong, considering its cultural and institutional context [2].