Signed agreement on Economic Cooperation between New Zealand and the Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu (ANZTEC) resulting in over $40 million of savings per year for Kiwi exporters through reduced trade barriers. Signed Investment Protocol to the New Zealand-Australia Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement. Signed free trade agreements with Hong Kong, Malaysia and ASEAN.
positive towards equality or social justice, e.g. protection of underprivileged groups or fair distribution of resources