From June 29 to 30, Consul General He Ying led a delegation to visit and extend greetings to the Chinese communities in Dunedin and Invercargill, and meets with local Chinese leaders and international student representatives. Consul Shen Jian and others from the Consulate General accompanied the delegation.

Consul General He stated that the Chinese communities in both cities have long made active contributions to uniting overseas Chinese and promoting Chinese culture. She expressed her hope that the Chinese community would continue to act as a bridge and bond, actively promoting exchanges and cooperation between Dunedin, Invercargill, and China. She assured them that the Consulate General will, as always, provide high-quality consular services to all overseas Chinese and international students.

Representatives from both cities expressed their gratitude to the Consulate General for its care and support, saying they deeply felt the warmth and connection of their motherland while far from home. They pledged to continue supporting one another, actively serving the community, and contributing to the friendship between the peoples of China and New Zealand.