27 Nov 2024

China's ambassador to NZ warns govt about AUKUS

From Checkpoint, 4:52 pm on 27 November 2024

China's ambassador to New Zealand has sounded a warning for the government not to get involved with AUKUS - saying it could have 'negative consequences' for the relationship with our biggest trading partner.The government is exploring signing up to the non-nuclear pillar of the partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the US. But Wang Xiaolong said even the prospect is already making Chinese consumers confused and concerned. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.