Investment Protocol to the New Zealand – Hong Kong, China Closer Economic Partnership Agreement

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Treaty Type:

Bilateral/Plurilateral

Common Name:

New Zealand – Hong Kong Investment Protocol

Responsible Department:

Foreign Affairs and Trade

Administering Department:

Treaty Summary:

In 2009, as part of the Hong Kong, China - New Zealand Closer Economic Partnership outcome, Hong Kong and New Zealand agreed to negotiate a separate and comprehensive Investment Protocol to the CEP for enhancing the promotion and protection of investments.  Negotiations cover a broad range of elements, including non-discriminatory disciplines and protections. It is intended that the Investment Protocol "build on and be broader in scope" than the existing Hong Kong, China- New Zealand Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (1995).

NZ Adherence Status:

In Progress

Negotiation Status:

Negotiations on an Investment Protocol between Hong Kong, China and New Zealand are ongoing, having commenced in November 2010.

Organisation:

Is Signed By NZ:

No

Signature Date:

Ratified or Signed:

No

Requires Ratification:

No

NZ Territorial Applications:

None

Information about required Legislation:

Impacts on Maori:

No specific impact on Māori stakeholders is anticipated.

Impacts on Stakeholders:

Consultations on the actual negotiations of an Investment Protocol will be held with a range of business and other stakeholders.

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