Assist in receiving the delegation from Huangshi, Hubei Province for the 30th anniversary celebration event in the sister city of Nelson

On November 9th and 10th, 2025, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the sister-city relationship, Yu Yuanhan, a member of the Standing Committee of the Huangshi Municipal Committee of Hubei Province and Minister of United Front Work, led a delegation from Huangshi to visit Nelson, New Zealand. Dr. Zhou Yafei, the president of the Hubei Economic, Trade and Cultural Association of New Zealand, represented the association to Nelson to assist with the reception and provide translation services.

Dr. Hon Nick Smith, the mayor of Nelson, along with leaders from the municipal government and the New China-Singapore Friendship Association, warmly welcomed the Huangshi delegation at the airport.

The delegation visited the Nelson Queen’s Garden and the Yellow Stone Garden. Both sides had a cordial and friendly discussion and exchange. The next day, representatives from the business and industrial sectors of both sides respectively introduced the local major industries, products, education and cultural tourism, and signed a memorandum of understanding on cultural tourism cooperation with the Nelson Regional Development Authority. The delegation from Huangshi also visited Marlborough Institute of Technology to discuss deepening exchanges and cooperation between the two sides in university cooperative education and sister high school education. Finally, a product exhibition and tasting event for Nelson and Huangshi was held, and both sides discussed the opportunities and prospects for deepening trade cooperation. The two-day event enabled efficient and practical exchanges between the enterprises and institutions of both sides.

Thirty years ago, the leaders of both sides, with their far-sightedness, sowed the seeds of friendship. Today, with the joint efforts of the leaders, citizens and friends of both places, the tree of friendship has grown into a towering tree with deep roots and luxuriant leaves. The visit of this delegation has promoted the exploration of new opportunities for cooperation in economy and trade, education, culture and tourism between the two sides, and opened up new ways of cooperation in fields such as science and technology, environment and sustainable development.

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“Chinese Family Affection” 2025 Summer Camp for Overseas Chinese Teenagers to Trace Their Roots in Hubei Province

12 ~22 August 2025, NZ Hubei Economy Trade Culture Association organised New Zealand teenagers joint Summer Camp for Overseas Chinese Teenagers to Trace Their Roots in Hubei Province.

Taking a look at the place where our parents grew up, learn about traditional Chinese culture, experiencing the modernization development and scientific and technological innovation achievements of our ancestral country, a meaningful, eye-opening, knowledge-increasing, wise, and happy journey home.

Click the link to view a brief report of “Hubei Daily”

Speech by Yuehan Chen, the team leader from NZ Hubei Economy Trade Culture Association, at the closing ceremony of the summer camp:

Dear leaders of the Wuhan Overseas Chinese Association, distinguished guests, and dear campers, hello everyone!
Happy times always seem to fly by. The ten-day “root-seeking journey” has come to an end in the blink of an eye. The children and I have gained so many precious and unforgettable memories together.

During these ten days, it seems as if we have engaged in a dialogue that transcends time and space:
We are intoxicated by the long river of history.

We were amazed by the thousand-year-old cold light and exquisite craftsmanship of the sword of King Goujian of Yue, and were awed by the ancient chime bells playing the correct sounds of the Chinese nation.

I was amazed by the thousand-year-old cold light and exquisite craftsmanship of the sword of King Goujian of Yue, and was awed by the ancient chime bells playing the correct sounds of the Chinese nation.

In the Yellow Crane Tower, where “An Old Friend Departs from the West” stands, we experience the poetic and picturesque charm.

On the ancient city wall of Jingzhou, one can imagine the tumultuous times of the Three Kingdoms.

We are also fully experiencing the pulse of modern technology,

The Wuhan aerial tramway offers a unique perspective on aerial rail transit.

Dongfeng Mengshi Automobile makes us proud of the technological strength of “Made in China”.

When we stand in front of the Three Gorges Dam and experience this “national treasure” in person, the shock in our hearts is indescribable. The “water elevator” turns natural barriers into thoroughfares, and the magnificent picture of “a calm lake emerging from a high gorge” is a grand exhibition of modern water conservancy technology in China.

Today, standing at the birthplace of the Xinhai Revolution, we have a deeper understanding of the meaning of “root”. I believe that the seeds of Chinese civilization have taken deep root and sprouted in the hearts of the camp members.

The road ahead is long and arduous. We will explore both the East and the West. In the future, these Chinese children from New Zealand will surely become messengers spreading Chinese culture, bringing the heroic journey of Wuhan, the roots of Jingchu(Hubei) culture, and the soul of the nation to every corner of the world.

Thank you very much again!

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Organised Delegation of NZ technology education entrepreneurs visited XiangYang Hubei

From 20 to 22 Nov 2023, NZ Economy Trade Cultural Association organized a delegation of NZ technology education entrepreneurs to visit advanced enterprises, the Chinese Heroes Museum, the hometown of historical celebrities in XiangYang Hubei, and visited high-tech zones, bonded zones, logistics, e-commerce broadcast rooms, real estate development zones, Chinese culture exhibition halls, historic cities, ancient buildings, experienced modern cultural tourism…..

 

The delegates were fascinated, broadened their horizons, learned advanced business ideas and experiences, and experienced the breadth and depth of Chinese culture!

Click on this website to view the series of activities for delegations to visit and visit Xiangyang

Many thanks to XiangYang government for their great support and hospitality!

XianNing Government and NZ Hubei ETC Association co-organised the “Conference of Overseas Chinese Pioneer Development” NZ- XianNing Special Event

On 17 November 2023, the People’s Government of XianNing City and the NZ Hubei Economy Trade Culture Association Co-organized the “Overseas Chinese gather in XianNing, With the theme of “Building Dreams with One Heart”, the NZ – XianNing special event invited more than 160 experts and entrepreneurs from New Zealand, and overseas Chinese enterprises from Australia, Kenya, Germany, South Africa, Canada, Malaysia and other countries to gather together in XianNing Country Garden Hotel. This activity is divided into the opening ceremony, academician expert forum, project roadshow, project signing, “overseas Chinese Covenant” inspection and exchange. At the NZ special event in XianNing, the New Zealand representatives delivered wonderful speeches.

On 15 ~23 Nov 2023, NZ Hubei Economy Trade Culture Association organized the NZ Delegation to visit Wuhan, XianNing, and XangYang cities in Hubei China, attending 23th Conference of Overseas Chinese Pioneering and Developing in Wuhan, and co-organized NZ Special session of the Conference in XianNing, and made speeches.

Click the link here to view the press release, NZ Special session of the 23rd Conference On Overseas Chinese Pioneering and Developing in XianNing

From 15 to 21 November 2023, the Hubei Economy Trade Culture Association organized a New Zealand delegation to visit Wuhan, Hubei, China, to participate in the 23rd Overseas Chinese Pioneer and Development Conference held in Wuhan. And visited XianNing, XiangYang City.

Delegation members are formed by the Technology, Education, and Entrepreneurs of NZ. They were warmly welcomed and extremely well treated by 3 cities’ government organizations.

This was one of the best experiences of NZ China people-to-people mutual understanding, exchanging, and learning.

Video footage can be viewed:

Click the link here to view short videos: The 23rd Conference of Overseas Chinese Pioneering and Developing

Click the link here to view the delegation visiting advanced agriculture fields, manufactory, and experienced tourism spots.

 

Organised NZ Delegation to visit schools in Wuhan and XianNing Hubei China

On 17 Nov 2023, NZ Technology Education Entrepreneur Delegation visited South Hubei High School in XianNing Hubei, discussed and exchanged teaching experience, enhanced mutual understanding, and built up friendships.

On 15 Nov 2023, NZ Technology Education Entrepreneur Delegation visited the Wuhan Yangzi Experimental School in Wuhan Hubei, discussed and exchanged teaching experience, enhanced mutual understanding, interacted with students, and built up friendships.

Detailed video footage:

Click the link to view: NZ Delegation visited Schools in Hubei China

 

Organised Chinese performance to debut on the stage of the South Island large-scale agricultural show

On 15 ~ 17 Nov 2023, NZ Hubei Economy Trade Culture Association organized Chinese performances to debut on the stage of the South Island large-scale agricultural show, showcasing the elegant temperament and artistic charm of the Chinese nation. Chinese elements have added new audio-visual enjoyment for many visitors!

Welcome to enjoy some show clips, Chinese performance photos, and Master Chan Fu-Tang’s sketches:

Click the link to enjoy: NZ South Island Agriculture Show, a short video.