New Zealand grants visa-free transit for Chinese citizens. The New Zealand Prime Minister announced a new flight route from Shanghai to Auckland to South America.

"Visa changes make it more convenient for Chinese tourists to transit through New Zealand." The New Zealand website "1news" reported on June 18 under this headline that the New Zealand government announced on that day that starting from November this year, Chinese citizens transiting through New Zealand airports will no longer need a transit visa, but only need to apply for a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authorization. On the same day, New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern, who was visiting Shanghai, also announced a new flight route from Shanghai to Auckland to South America.