Robert Patman: Otago University International Relations Expert on APEC summit wrapping up, Luxon's invitation to China

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The APEC Summit has wrapped up in Peru.

Leaders from 21 economies bordering the Pacific met for the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum to discuss strategies of the region’s major economies.

Prime Minister Chris Luxon met with several world leaders for the first time at the summit.

New Zealand secured trade deals with Costa Rica, Switzerland and Iceland during the summit, removing tariffs on wood and wool products.

Otago University international relations expert Robert Patman tells Ryan Bridge eyes were on China’s role in the Pacific. Though opinions diverged, Luxon’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping went well – evidenced by Luxon’s invitation to China.

“China gave us a free trade agreement and it’s important to consolidate that relationship at a time when the new Trump administration seems poised to impose blanket tariffs on its trading partners," says Patman.

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