New Zealand, China Values Becoming ‘Harder to Reconcile,' Ardern Says

New Zealand, China Values Becoming ‘Harder to Reconcile,' Ardern Says
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks to media during a post cabinet press conference at Parliament on March 01, 2021 in Wellington, New Zealand. Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the interests of the Chinese regime are becoming “harder to reconcile” on the world stage, while noting that the differences don’t define relations between the countries.

Ardern’s comments come just weeks after her government endured stinging criticism from UK politicians over Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta’s reluctance to see the Five Eyes’ arrangement expanded into other areas, including human rights dialogue.
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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