N.Zealand says 'seriously concerned' by China's increased security actions in Pacific

Wellington (AFP) May 2, 2024

New Zealand's foreign minister on Friday hit out at China's bid for an increased security presence in the Pacific Islands, warning against actions that could "destabilise" or undermine regional security. "China has a long-standing presence in the Pacific, but we are seriously concerned by increased engagement in Pacific security sectors," Winston Peters said in a speech on relations with Chi