The New Zealand PM will pay an official visit to China; NATO will mark its 70th anniversary; Japan will name a new imperial epoch; China and the US will hold the ninth round of trade talks; and more Brexit debates and votes will likely happen.

These are the international events under the spotlight for the week starting April 1.

New Zealand PM to visit China

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will pay an official visit to China from March 31 to April 1 at the invitation of her Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang.

This will be her first official visit to China as prime minister of New Zealand.

During the visit, leaders of the two sides will have an in-depth exchange of views on China-New Zealand relations and other issues of mutual interest.