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NZ says free trade deal with China benefits education

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-07-18 13:58

New Zealand's position as the first Western country to sign a free trade agreement with China is about to pay off, said a New Zealand education expert on Saturday.

Chinese students will come to New Zealand as part of 10 government-funded scholarships allowing people from both nations to swap countries for study.

Robert Stevens from Education New Zealand said the exchange of doctoral scholarships is a very positive development, New stalk ZB radio reported.

He added that it's an important scheme which is critical for international education.

Stevens said Chinese students will return to China with a globally recognized PhD. He hoped their experiences in New Zealand will inspire other Chinese people to travel here.