New Zealand’s Stance on China, Five Eyes an ‘Ethical Mess’: British Politician

New Zealand’s Stance on China, Five Eyes an ‘Ethical Mess’: British Politician
NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks to media with Minister Nanaia Mahuta in Hastings, New Zealand on July 08, 2020 Kerry Marshall/Getty Images
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UK politicians have responded with shock and sharp criticism for New Zealand’s (NZ) prime minister and foreign minister over remarks about the country’s stance on China and the Five Eyes alliance.

During the debate in the UK House of Commons about whether to declare the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) treatment of Uyghur Muslims a genocide, conservative MP Bob Seely described NZ as being in an “ethical mess” for being too soft on Beijing.

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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