Beijing: China said it is willing to work with Australia and New Zealand to push for an early agreement on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, as Premier Li Keqiang kicks off a visit to the two countries.
The eight-day trip, which started yesterday and the first by a Chinese premier in 11 years, will send a positive signal that China, Australia and New Zealand will promote the liberalisation of trade and investment amid the rising trend of protectionism, Vice-Foreign Minister Zheng Zeguang said on Tuesday.