China's FM Wang begins diplomatic blitz in New Zealand

Wellington (AFP) Mar 18, 2024

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made a rare visit to New Zealand on Monday, stressing the need to work with "friends" in the face of the "tumultuous international situation". The trip marks the start of a diplomatic blitz through New Zealand and Australia, Wang's first visit to either country since 2017. The whistlestop tour is expected to focus heavily on trade as Beijing looks to les