Clash in the Pacific: New Zealand Demands Notice, China Asserts Power
China’s expanding presence challenges New Zealand’s expectations of diplomatic protocol and regional influence.
Cultural dimensions shape how nations approach security, sovereignty, and international relations in the Pacific.
What's Happening
New Zealand's Peters meets with Chinese counterpart
Asks China for early notice on naval drills
Peters raises concerns over Cook Islands deals
China says it respects New Zealand's ties with Pacific island countries
Striking cultur…
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