While Ardern's language remained moderate when compared with that of many other leaders, it still marked a significant shift for a country which relies on China as its largest trading partner. Ardern in past speeches has often avoided direct criticism of China.
New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta caused a diplomatic stir last month when she discussed her reluctance to expand the role of the Five Eyes to include joint positions on human rights. The alliance among New Zealand, the U.S., the U.K, Australia and Canada has its origins in World War II co-operation.
"And it will not have escaped the attention of anyone here that as China's role in the world grows and changes, the differences between our systems -- and the interests and values that shape those systems -- are becoming harder to reconcile," Ardern told the audience. Noakes said that because China's relationships with both Australia and Canada have deteriorated so rapidly in the last few years, it has made New Zealand's rosier relationship stick out like a sore thumb.
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they should be held accountable for what they have been doing to tw, xj and tw StandWithHongKong Taiwan StandwithUyghurs Xinjiang
Better start to reduce the reliance on China, no one knows when will CCP start another trade war to intimidate us not to speak up for human right.
China is the most violent dictatorship Let’s fight against China dictatorship
Nz will surely feel regret building relationships with chinazi , there are too many previous examples..
Trade w/ CCP's China is never fair, they pay much but they need not only your product, the price is including buying your freedom, dignity, techniques (for counterfeit) & your support in their dictatorship. It's time to find a new trade partner.
dorobou0 Sitting on the fence. Acting to get both ways
China is the most violent dictatorship Let’s fight against China dictatorship
Belt and road initiative. Australia has pulled out, now they are facing major backlash from the Chinese Government. Fun fact, the CCP put countries who have Huawei or an agreement in the belt and road initiative, first to receive donations.... then, donations turned to loans.
She only knows that by now, while withdrawing from statements and actions on Hong Kong? Not sure if she’s really learnt the lesson.
There must be a reason for it.
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