Wellington, June 4, 2026 (AFP) - China bans New Zealand lawmakers over Taiwan trip

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2026-06-04

China has slapped a travel ban on a group of New Zealand lawmakers after they recently visited Taiwan, Wellington said Thursday. The four MPs hail from across the political spectrum and visited Taiwan as part of a cross-party delegation in May, national broadcaster RNZ reported. Foreign Minister Winston Peters' office confirmed the ban and said he was "surprised" by the move. The top diplomat has asked New Zealand diplomats to raise the issue wit......

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