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China-New Zealand relations
New Zealand Will Not Join the US Coalition Against China Anytime Soon
By Nicholas Khoo
Wellington’s deeply ingrained tradition of foreign policy independence and robust economic ties to China serve as a considerable constraint on major policy change.
Is Jacinda Ardern Rethinking Her China Strategy?
By Geoffrey Miller
Is New Zealand suddenly softening its more pro-Western foreign policy – and its tougher line on China?
Decoding Nanaia Mahuta’s First Foreign Trip
By Geoffrey Miller
New Zealand’s foreign minister is on her first trip overseas: a seven-country tour of Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, the UAE, Qatar, the U.S., and Canada.
New Zealand’s Statement on China’s Cyberattacks: A Shot Across the Bow
By Geoffrey Miller
A statement issued by the New Zealand government alleging Chinese state involvement in hacking goes much further than a simple, pro forma endorsement of the views of New Zealand’s allies.
Ardern’s Foreign Policy Address Was Pro-US, But Not Necessarily Anti-China
By Geoffrey Miller
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern delivered a keynote speech on foreign policy on Wednesday.
New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern Takes Tougher Stance on China
By Nick Perry
Ardern's unusually targeted comments against China followed growing diplomatic discontent with Wellington's stance.
New Zealand Steps into Australia-China Dispute
By Joshua Mcdonald
Recently, a senior New Zealand minister advised Australia to “show respect” and act more diplomatically toward China. Canberra was not amused.
New Zealand’s Quiet China Shift
By Anne-Marie Brady
The Ardern government is using deliberately ambiguous tactics to deter an increasingly aggressive partner while (so far) avoiding punishment.
The Dragon and the Kiwi: New Zealand’s Ardern in China
By Eleanor Albert
Can New Zealand's model for China relations survive recent frictions?
Cracks Appear in the New Zealand-China Relationship
By Christopher Edward Carroll
Is the long China-New Zealand honeymoon finally drawing to a close?
China's Premier Li Tours Australia, New Zealand
By Shannon Tiezzi
Economics topped the agenda, as usual for China-Australia and China-New Zealand ties.
Malcolm Turnbull’s Visit to China
By Helen Clark
The Australian PM sought to balance trade with South China Sea, investment and cybersecurity concerns.