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05.06.26 - 05:06
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Beijing Bans Four New Zealand MPs For "Crossing Red Line" With Taiwan Visit (ZeroHedge)
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Beijing Bans Four New Zealand MPs For "Crossing Red Line" With Taiwan Visit
In a first, China has banned four New Zealand Members of Parliament for a year over their visit to Taiwan, New Zealand's foreign ministry says. The MPs learned of the ban - which the Chinese Embassy said could be reduced or waived with an apology - when they returned from the trip in May, local media reported on Thursday.
On Thursday, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said: “Recently, certain New Zealand members of parliament, disregarding China's serious concerns and firm opposition, wilfully paid a visit to China's Taiwan region, violating the one-China principle and interfering in China's internal affairs.
“In accordance with relevant laws of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese side has decided to adopt measures against the individuals concerned, including denial of entry into China.”
This was the first time China has imposed travel bans on New Zealand MPs for visiting Taiwa...
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