On 5 November, Wang Hao, Secretary of the CPC Weinan Municipal Committee, led a delegation on a visit to the South Island of New Zealand and hosted a Weinan Economic and Trade Promotion Event in Christchurch. Acting Consul-General Xu Haiyuan was invited to attend, also present were Dan Gordon, Mayor of Waimakariri District; Michelle McWilliam, Chair of the Christchurch Sister Cities Committee; Zhao Fang, President of New Zealand Shaanxi General Association of Commerce Incorporated and representatives from the local business, technology and cultural sectors.

In his remarks, Secretary Wang Hao gave a comprehensive introduction to Weinan's geographical advantages, distinctive industries and development opportunities. He warmly invited people from all sectors in New Zealand to visit Weinan, explore opportunities for deeper cooperation, together to create new business opportunities.

Acting Consul-General Xu Haiyuan noted that Canterbury and Weinan enjoy complementary strengths and promising prospects for cooperation. He expressed hope that the two sides would deepen exchanges and cooperation in areas such as agricultural and pastoral products, cultural tourism, trade and investment, with a view to achieving mutual benefit and shared prosperity. He also reaffirmed the Consulate-General's commitment to serving as a bridge and facilitating closer friendly ties and practical cooperation between the two sides.

The event was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Traditional cultural heritage performances from Shaanxi, including the spectacular Huoliu Xing (Fire Meteor) act from Qinqiang opera, traditional string puppetry and shadow puppetry, received enthusiastic applause from the audience. Following the event, members of the delegation held separate discussions with local representatives from various sectors to explore potential areas for cooperation and business opportunities.