China and New Zealand signed a deal on Tuesday upgrading a free trade pact to give exports from the Pacific nation greater access to the world’s second-largest economy.

China, New Zealand ink trade deal as Beijing calls for reduced global barriers

In a tit-for-tat move on Monday, China's foreign ministry said it will suspend its extradition agreement with New Zealand after the Jacinda Ardern government last week had suspended the extradition treaty with Hong Kong.

Now, China suspends extradition agreement with New Zealand

China has accused New Zealand "gross interference in China's internal affairs" and ''serious violation of international law'' after it suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong.

China accuses New Zealand of violating international law over Hong Kong move