Forty Years On

Following the establishment of diplomatic relations on December 22, 1972, New Zealand and China have developed a broad and substantial relationship that is among New Zealands most important. Forty Years On offers a digest of the two symposia that were held in 2012 to celebrate 40 years of New ZealandChina relations. The book recounts the symposias deliberations as expressed in the words of their participants, who included political leaders, government officials, academics, business people, journalists, and others. From the first ministerial mission to Beijing, to increasing economic ties and crosscultural exchanges, Forty Years On gives insights into the history of the New ZealandChina relationship and looks towards what opportunities and challenges the future might hold.