China and the CPTPP
Dr Robert Shaw made this Official Information request to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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From: Dr Robert Shaw
Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) continues to be a positive arrangement for New Zealand trade. After it was signed, and later, there was talk of China joining the CPTPP. They are on the right ocean.
Have there been any official overtures regarding China becoming a partner, have New Zealand officials ever met other officials to discuss this, has the New Zealand government ever done anything to indicate openness to the inclusion of China? If so, what detail might you provide and might you list any policy papers which pertain? What practical steps might New Zealand take to advance the entry of China into the CPTPP?
Yours faithfully,
Dr Robert Shaw
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From: ESD
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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Dear Dr Robert Shaw
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Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatû Aorere
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From: ESD
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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Dear Dr Robert Shaw
Please find attached a response to your OIA request.
Kind regards
ESD
Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere
T +64 4 439 8000 E [1][email address]
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195 Lambton Quay, Private Bag 18901
Wellington 6160
New Zealand
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[7]www.safetravel.govt.nz
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