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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - New Zealand will sign a free trade agreement with China in early April, the government announced Tuesday — the first such deal between the Asian economic powerhouse and a developed economy.
Trade Minister Phil Goff said outstanding technical requirements and processes to finalize the deal are on track for completion in a matter of weeks and a signing ceremony and related events are planned in Beijing from April 6-9.
"This FTA has been negotiated with the overriding objective of opening up economic opportunities for New Zealand business in China and to boost commercial ties with our now third largest trading partner," Goff said.
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