New Zealand, Australia play down differences on China

New Zealand, Australia play down differences on China

Energy Daily

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Wellington (AFP) May 31, 2021

New Zealand and Australia downplayed policy differences on China Monday, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern denying Wellington was taking a soft stance on human rights to avoid offending its largest trading partner. Ardern's government has taken flak over its meek criticisms of China's rights record, while Australia's more outspoken position has drawn punitive trade measures from Beijing.

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