China 's largest online retailer , Alibaba , has signed a government agreement to improve import processes for New Zealand small- to medium - sized enterprises ( SME 's ) and farmers , giving these producers access to the Chinese consumer market via its e - commerce channels . Founder of Alibaba , Jack Ma , says China could benefit from relations with New Zealand in regard to food safety , agriculture and environmental protection and plans to send his employees there on a fact - finding mission . He also plans to open a business embassy in New Zealand and purchase land , both of which he views as sound business investments . I see so many friends buy great properties. New Zealand Prime Minister , John Key , has invited Chinese business leaders to invest in the country to prove his commitment to the relationship between the two countries .
China 's largest online retailer , Alibaba , has signed a government agreement to improve import processes for New Zealand small- to medium - sized enterprises ( SME 's ) and farmers , giving these producers access to the Chinese consumer market via its e - commerce channels . Founder of Alibaba , Jack Ma , says China could benefit from relations with New Zealand in regard to food safety , agriculture and environmental protection and plans to send his employees there on a fact - finding mission . He also plans to open a business embassy in New Zealand and purchase land , both of which he views as sound business investments . New Zealand Prime Minister , John Key , has invited Chinese business leaders to invest in the country to prove his commitment to the relationship between the two countries .