China willing to expand trade cooperation with New Zealand - commerce ministry

China's Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen said on Monday the country is willing to expand trade cooperation with New Zealand while tapping potential in areas such as new energy vehicle and infrastructure, his ministry said in a statement.

"China hopes New Zealand can provide a fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese firms," Wang said, while hosting a bilateral meeting on economic and trade with his New Zealand counterpart in Beijing.