New Zealand, China signs free trade deal

Victor Sabujo
3/7/08
Soc st

I Citation: China, New Zealand sign free trade deal this article is from April 7, 2008. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2008-04/07/content_6596491.htm

II Summary: New Zealand and China had signed a free trade deal that would benefit both of their countries. This deal was signed in China.The prime minister of New Zealand says this deal will increase the business because of the new opportunities that opened to these businesses.The deal will give New Zealand access to trading with China.China will get low or no tariffs on New Zealand goods.Also tariffs will de taken off of dairy products over time which is one of New Zealand’s great product.This deal will be in effect in October 1.It also says that 1,800 Chinese workers will work in New Zealand.New Zealand is hoping that it this parternership will last them for a long time.

IIIReactions:
A) This relates to the AP theme impact of interaction among and within major societies because both New Zealand and China are benefiting their country by trading with each other.
B) China and New Zealand are signing a huge deal than the other deal in 1983 which was a long time ago.
C) The person who is writing the article is a male Chinese who is an insider.
D) The author is in favor of the deal because he keeps talking about how government officials from China and New Zealand say this deal will be great for our country.
E) I would like to hear from a trading company from China or New Zealand.
F) This deal will benefit these countries a lot with more opportunities for its businesses in the nation.