New Zealand expects to see China's continuous commitment to free trade and multilateralism at the 19th CPC National Congress this month, said John McKinnon, the country's ambassador to China.

Given China's position in the global economy, the signals sent by the congress for the nation's approach to its own economic situation as well as globally will be of considerable interest, McKinnon said.

"The congress provides a strong sense of direction to where it's going," he added.