New Zealand premier Hipkins soft-soaps China before polls
The prime minister aims to step out of the shadow of former leader Jacinda Ardern, analysts say
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The prime minister aims to step out of the shadow of former leader Jacinda Ardern, analysts say
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins trod a careful line on his first trip to China last week as leader, focusing on trade and economic opportunities but avoiding contentious issues such as human rights abuses in Xinjiang or security concerns.
WELLINGTON - New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins trod a careful line on his first trip to China last week as leader, focusing on trade and economic opportunities but avoiding contentious issues such as human rights abuses in Xinjiang or security concerns. Barely three months out from what looks likely to be a tight election and with the economy already...
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' week-long trip to China centred on a meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, one of the world's most powerful men. Amid tense geostrategic conditions and with a trip to NATO in Europe looming, the stakes were sky high - but his diplomatic dance with the dragon was largely a success. In this week's Focus on Politics, Political Reporter Katie Scotcher analyses the success of Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' first big overseas trips.