(Wellington Composite Electric) New Zealand Foreign Minister Peter attacks China to strengthen its security in the Pacific islands and warn Beijing not to take actions that may damage stability or regional security.
New Zealand rarely criticizes China's main trading partner, but Peter said on Friday (May 3) in the New Zealand China Commission's event that China has long participated in Pacific affairs for a long time, but New Zealand seriously concerns Beijing to increase participation in the Pacific OceanSafety field affairs.
Many Pacific island countries have changed diplomatic relations with Beijing. China also signed a security agreement with the Solomon Islands in 2022.Chinese police ships, research vessels and warships are becoming more and more common in the region, which is worrying that this area that has been violently suffocated by World War II has once again become a wrestling place.
China is the largest export market in New Zealand.Peter calls China as an "important economic partner" in New Zealand.
The right -wing government in New Zealand, which was in office at the end of last year, is seeking to deepen relations with Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.Peters also pointed out: "Now China is playing leadership and diplomatic forces to ease the global tension."
