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This Week in Asia: June 30, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
New Zealand’s Deft Realpolitik on Display
By Dechlan Brennan
Newly strengthened military ties with Fiji and Japan contrast with the amicable meeting between Prime Minister Hipkins and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Chris Hipkins’ Successful Meeting With Xi Jinping
By Geoffrey Miller
China continues to praise New Zealand as the leader in its relations with developed countries – a contrasting example to others in the West.
2 Men Who Helped Run Megaupload Sentenced to Prison in New Zealand
By Nick Perry
The men last year struck a deal with prosecutors from New Zealand and the United States.
What to Expect From Chris Hipkins’ Trip to China
By Geoffrey Miller
New Zealand’s prime minister is making his first trip to China at the end of the month.
This Week in Asia: June 9, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
New Zealand and France: A Shared Ambition for the Indo-Pacific
By Marc Abensour
France “intends to pursue a cooperative and inclusive approach that respects the sovereignty of all, without following a logic of blocs.”
Fiji Reconsiders Security Ties With China Amid Pacific Tensions
By Nick Perry
Fiji’s government is finalizing a defense agreement with New Zealand, even while it considers scrapping a 2011 police cooperation agreement with China.
How Successful Was Chris Hipkins’ Trip to Papua New Guinea?
By Geoffrey Miller
The New Zealand prime minister's trip included meetings not only with Papua New Guinea PM Marape, but with India's PM Modi and the U.S. secretary of state.
New Zealand Leader Says He Favors Nation Becoming a Republic
By Nick Perry
Chris Hipkins stated his support of republicanism, but also said he wasn't interested in pushing the republic debate onto New Zealanders.
Australia and New Zealand in the West Papua Conflict
By Xiang Gao and Guy C. Charlton
A New Zealand pilot’s abduction focuses attention on Wellington and Canberra’s hands-off approach to the long-running conflict in Indonesia.
Why New Zealand’s Prime Minister Is Heading to Brisbane – Not Beijing
By Geoffrey Miller
Chris Hipkins' upcoming visit to Australia will cement a closer military partnership.