Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chinese Premier Li Qiang arriving in Wellington - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

The Prime Minister says he has discussed issues important to New Zealand's interests with China's Premier, Li Qiang.

The pair held high-level talks this afternoon, following an official powhiri welcome to Government House.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked the fanfare surrounding this high-profile visit.

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