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Analysis - New Zealand will clearly continue to follow a path of zig-zagging in relationship to both China and its Western allies, Dr Bryce Edwards writes.
Down Under leaders minimize China spilt, urge virus probe
NICK PERRY, Associated Press
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1of3Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, left, poses for a photo with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern prior to talks in Queenstown, New Zealand, Monday, May 31, 2021. (Derek Cheng/NZ Herald via AP)Derek Cheng/APShow MoreShow Less
2of3Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, second left, talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, right, in Queenstown, New Zealand, Monday, May 31, 2021. (Derek Cheng/NZ Herald via AP)Derek Cheng/APShow MoreShow Less
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) The leaders of New Zealand and Australia downplayed their differences over China and urged more investigation into the origins of the coronavirus Monday after their first face-to-face meeting in more than a year.
Speaking to media this afternoon, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said New Zealand's attitude to China was not harming the Five Eyes relationship.