China has applied to join one of New Zealand's most significant trade agreements.
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Beijing wants in on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, known as the CPTPP.
It was signed by 11 countries, including New Zealand, in 2018.
China's commerce minister's spoken with Trade Minister Damien O'Connor about joining the deal.
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