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China bans NZ MPs over Taiwan visit, prompting protests

Beijing has imposed a one-year travel ban on four New Zealand lawmakers for visiting Taiwan, a move that violates the one-China principle. The Chinese embassy in Wellington stated the MPs crossed a "red line" by sending the "wrong signals." Both the New Zealand and Australian governments have condemned the sanctions and plan to lodge formal protests against China's decision. AI

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China bans NZ MPs over Taiwan visit, prompting protests

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Orange Wang ·

    Beijing slaps travel ban on New Zealand MPs for ‘crossing red line’ with Taiwan visit

    Four New Zealand lawmakers who were handed travel bans by Beijing for visiting Taiwan have been accused of crossing a “red line” by the Chinese embassy in Wellington. The ban – which covers mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau – was condemned by the New Zealand and Australian gove…