Foreign interference and security concerns strain China-New Zealand relations – Stuff 13 June 2024

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to New Zealand brings to the surface ongoing concerns about foreign interference, with revelations of decades-long Chinese influence operations. Amidst efforts to celebrate trade ties, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon addressed these security issues.

He pointed out New Zealand’s commitment to transparency and a balanced approach to its relationship with China. The visit represents a delicate balance, sought by New Zealand, between cooperation and vigilance in its foreign policy.

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_{Image: Archive photo of Li Qiang at World Economic Forum}