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China's ambassador made a rare intervention after New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters refused to back down over remarks he made in parliament to Chinese-born MP Lawrence Xu-Nan.
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How it started01 — How it startedChina lodges protest after NZ foreign minister’s ‘go back’ slur in parliament
What happened
China has lodged formal diplomatic representations with New Zealand over “negative remarks” made in its parliament, after Foreign Minister Winston Peters told a Chinese-born opposition lawmaker to “go back to your own country”. The official protest on Thursday China lodges protest after NZ foreign minister’s ‘go back’ slur in parliament
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.
- 02What happened next02 — What happened next
China lodges complaint after New Zealand foreign minister tells MP to ‘go back to your own country’
What happened
China's ambassador made a rare intervention after New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters refused to back down over remarks he made in parliament to Chinese-born MP Lawrence Xu-Nan. China lodges complaint after New Zealand foreign minister tells MP to ‘go back to your own country’
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.
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Latest development03 — Latest developmentNew Zealand FM in row with Beijing's envoy after telling Chinese-born lawmaker to 'go back to your own country'
What happened
New Zealand’s top diplomat Winston Peters drew the ire of Beijing’s ambassador in Wellington on Thursday after telling a lawmaker of Chinese descent to “go back to your own country”. During a debate about New Zealand’s response to the Covid pandemic on Wednesd New Zealand FM in row with Beijing's envoy after telling Chinese-born lawmaker to 'go back to your own country'
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.
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