It's crunch time for the Prime Minister during his visit to China, as he gears up to sit down with one of the world's most powerful men.
The meeting with President Xi Jinping is due to take place shortly before 9pm at the Great Hall of the People on the edge of Tiananmen Square.
It comes at a critical juncture for New Zealand's relationship with China, as its traditional security partners like the USA and Australia take a harder line with the country.
Our political editor Jane Patterson is in Beijing and spoke to Lisa Owen.
