Chinese Premier Li Qiang Concludes Asia-Pacific Tour with Mixed Outcomes

Li's visits to New Zealand, Australia, and Malaysia highlight strengthened trade ties but also underscore ongoing diplomatic challenges.

New trade agreements were signed with New Zealand and Malaysia during the tour.
Australia and China resumed normal relations, but an incident involving a journalist marred the visit.
Malaysia emphasized its strategic partnership with China, calling it a 'true friend.'
Concerns about China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region were raised, including New Zealand's potential participation in the AUKUS alliance.
Li's tour marked the first visit by a Chinese premier to these countries in several years.