On November 27, 2023, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council sent a congratulatory message to Christopher Luxon on his taking office as Prime Minister of New Zealand's government.

Li Qiang said that China and New Zealand are important cooperation partners. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations more than 50 years ago, the China-New Zealand relationship has long been at the forefront of China's relations with Western countries. The two countries have jointly created many "firsts" and yielded fruitful results in various fields of practical cooperation, bringing tangible benefits to the people of the two countries. The Chinese government attaches great importance to China-New Zealand relations. Li Qiang said that he stands ready to work with Christopher Luxon and the new government of New Zealand led by him to maintain high-level exchanges, strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation, enhance friendly exchanges, and push for the constant new development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and New Zealand, so as to better benefit the people of the two countries.