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"The future looks grim."
That's the standout assessment in a new document released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), which finds a shift in the Pacific's strategic balance and competition in the region - primarily driven by China's more assertive foreign policy - poses a risk to New Zealand's security.
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- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/07/risks-to-new-zealand-s-security-as-global-outlooks-change-region-becomes-central-theatre-new-foreign-ministry-report-says.html
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New Zealand's relationship with Europe is closer than ever - that’s the message from the European Commission today as its leader met with our Prime Minister to witness the historic signing of the free trade deal.
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- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/07/new-zealand-s-free-trade-deal-with-europe-will-boost-our-economy-by-over-1-billion-annually.html
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SYDNEY, July 7 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Friday New Zealand will require continued engagement with China, its largest trading partner, but would disagree with Beijing in areas where it challenges his country's national interests.
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Read more: New Zealand PM says 'tough conversations' with China better than no talks
- Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealand-pm-says-tough-conversations-with-china-better-than-no-talks-2023-07-07/
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The Prime Minister will not be visiting Ukraine during his time in Europe, with New Zealand turning down President Volodymyr Zelensky's invite for the second time.
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- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/07/why-prime-minister-chris-hipkins-turned-down-ukrainian-president-s-invite-to-kyiv-while-in-europe.html
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E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā rau rangatira mā.
Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.
Dr Richard Grant, Chair of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs - thank you for your welcome.
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Read more: Prime Minister’s Foreign Policy Speech to NZIIA
- Article: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/prime-ministers-foreign-policy-speech-nziia
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Shanghai | ANALYSIS: When Chris Hipkins gobbled down his final sausage roll on a trip to China - yes you read that right - he had almost finished what has been a successful trip. There were salmon sausage rolls and cheesy ones. He can’t even escape them when he heads overseas.
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Read more: Hipkins earns China's praise - but he won't want it all
- Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/wellington/132458578/chris-hipkins-earns-chinas-praise--but-he-wont-want-it-all
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Chris Hipkins has spoken to media after he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday night (NZ time).
The Prime Minister is in China for a week-long trade trip, joined by Kiwi business leaders.
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Read more: Prime Minister Chris Hipkins speaks to media following Xi Jinping meeting
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/06/livestream-prime-minister-chris-hipkins-speaks-to-media-following-xi-jinping-meeting.html
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The Prime Minister has touched down in China ahead of his face-to-face with China's President Xi Jinping.
But already there are tensions behind the scenes with a report appearing on the weekend saying our Foreign Affairs Minister was harangued for an hour by her Chinese counterpart during a meeting earlier this year.
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- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/06/nanaia-mahuta-meeting-with-australian-counterpart-was-delayed-ahead-of-prime-minister-chris-hipkins-trip-to-china.html
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