New Zealand fears China's rise could turn Pacific into a 'military zone'

New Zealand fears China's rise could turn Pacific into a 'military zone'

New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters said that despite having a "good relationship" with China, New Zealand realises its belligerent moves

Keep warships out: NZ Deputy PM slams push to turn Pacific into military battleground over China

NEW ZEALAND: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of New Zealand, Winston Peters, issued an explicit notice against the Pacific region becoming knotted in military rivalry as geopolitical pressures deepen. In the latest The Guardian report, Peters underscored that the Pacific must continue as a “region of peace,” even as worldwide powers seek greater impact […] The post Keep warships out: NZ Deputy PM slams push to turn Pacific into milita…

Pacific must not become a ‘military zone’ amid rise of China, New Zealand’s deputy PM warns

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