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New Zealand’s foreign minister holds talks in China as concern grows over military drills

New Zealand's foreign minister met with senior officials in China amid concerns over military drills.
New Zealand's Defense Minister stated that live-fire activities occurred on 'a couple of hours' notice instead of the expected 12 to 24 hours.
A Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson asserted that the drills complied with international law and did not impact aviation safety.
The agreement included increased funding from China for infrastructure projects and educational scholarships, released after it was signed in Beijing.

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Global Times

China willing to strengthen communication with NZ regarding 'live-fire drill concerns' raised by visiting NZ deputy PM

Responding to question regarding Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of New Zealand Winston Peters' meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday, during which Peters raised concerns over China's recent live-fire drills in the Pacific Ocean, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that China has previously introduced situation and elaborated its positions on relevant issues multiple times.

4 days ago·Beijing, China

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South China Morning Post

New Zealand FM meets China’s Wang Yi in Beijing, raises PLA live-fire drills

The Chinese foreign minister tells Winston Peters that the two countries should trust each other and address differences through dialogue.

4 days ago·Hong Kong

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Malay Mail

New Zealand raises China’s surprise warship drills in high-level talks

BEIJING, Feb 27 – New Zealand used high-level talks in Beijing to raise concerns about the surprise deployment of Chinese warships off its western coast, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. Dozens of commercial flights were forced to divert last week when the vessels announced live firing drills underneath a busy flight path linking Australia and New Zealand. Both nations have criticised China for springing the drills without adequate no…

5 days ago·Selangor, Malaysia

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美国之音

New Zealand: China agrees to consider concerns about insufficient notice of China's recent military exercises

The New Zealand Foreign Minister said on Wednesday (February 26) that China agreed to consider concerns from the outside world that the Chinese military did not give sufficient notice before holding live fire exercises in New Zealand and Australian waters last week.

5 days ago

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NZ Herald

Luxon floats sending Navy ship into South China Sea

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is floating the idea of sending a Royal New Zealand Navy vessel to the South China Sea, as he affirms closer ties with...

5 days ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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