24 May 2022

Hopes Indo-Pacific Economic Alliance will boost US influence

From Morning Report, 7:09 am on 24 May 2022

New Zealand has joined an economic alliance of Asia-Pacific nations, which the United States hopes will counter China's dominance and boost its own influence in the region.  

More than a dozen countries have signed up to the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, which was launched in Japan last night. 

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern - who is on her way to the US - says it's an opportunity to enhance New Zealand's partnerships with major regional economies.

Our political reporter, Katie Scotcher listened to President Biden's announcement.