<h1>Prime Minister meets China's leader in Beijing discussing trade cooperation despite geopolitical tensions and disagreements</h1> New Zealand's Prime Minister met with China's leader in Beijing to discuss trade relations while acknowledging geopolitical disagreements. The Prime Minister emphasized mutual benefits of trade cooperation, with China accounting for over 20% of New Zealand's exports. China's leader called for deepening trade and investment cooperation while setting aside differences. The Prime Minister raised concerns about Indo-Pacific tensions and China's role in resolving global challenges including the conflict in Ukraine. New Zealand recently eased visa requirements for Chinese visitors and announced aid suspension to another nation over China ties concerns.