Li describes New Zealand as a partner in innovation

Two nations also to explore working together to enter third-party markets

Premier Li Keqiang, visiting New Zealand, said he expects that China will work more closely with the island nation on innovation and exploring third-party markets for joint prosperity.

Those were among the many ways the two nations plan to ramp up cooperation, as seen in 20 agreements that had been signed as of Tuesday. Li returns to Beijing on Wednesday.