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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is a fan of cursing. And China's encroachment on the South China Sea, or the West Philippine Sea, is causing some issues with the Philippines. And a major EU China investment deal may be in trouble. That and more on this week's China news headlines.
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Read more: Philippines FM Curses Out China “GET THE $#&! OUT!”
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The White House has announced that the US will join the Christchurch Call to Action to try and eliminate terrorist and violent extremist content online.
The Christchurch Call to Action was initiated by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in Paris almost two years ago and co-chaired with French President Emmanuel Macron following the 15 March terror attacks in Christchurch.
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Read more: US joins the 'Christchurch Call' to wipe out online terror content
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/442125/us-joins-christchurch-call-to-eliminate-terrorist-and-violent-extremist-content-online
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One of the country's biggest unions says new proposed rules around 'fair pay' will be good for businesses by putting more money in the back pocket of locals.
But the retail industry isn't so sure, saying the changes will drive up costs.
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Read more: Retail industry not happy with 'fair pay' proposal, union says they'll come around
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2021/05/retail-industry-not-happy-with-fair-pay-proposal-union-says-they-ll-come-around.html
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Britain will allow international travel to resume from May 17 but just a handful of countries made a list of destinations open for quarantine-free holidays as the government cautiously lifts coronavirus restrictions.
The "green list" for easier travel announced on Friday (UK time) included just 12 countries and territories, among them Portugal, Israel, New Zealand, Australia and the Faroe Islands.
That angered stricken airlines and holiday companies that are battling for survival after a year of minimal flying.
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Read more: New Zealand makes UK's 'green list' for quarantine-free travel
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/travel/2021/05/coronavirus-new-zealand-makes-uk-s-green-list-for-quarantine-free-travel.html
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At the centre of the New Zealand-China relationship is a difficult juggling act; nurturing our all-important trade while also voicing concern about severe human rights abuses occurring within the Asian superpower.
It's not a new challenge and the diplomatic tightrope we're walking is not exclusive to our relationship with China. But growing aggression from our traditional allies towards Beijing has this year reignited debate about New Zealand's stance.
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Read more: New Zealand-China relationship: Aotearoa's balancing act of trade and human rights
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2021/05/new-zealand-china-relationship-aotearoa-s-balancing-act-of-trade-and-human-rights.html
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The government has released details around employers and unions setting minimum standards to implement the Fair Pay Agreements.
It brings into action the system proposed by a working group led by former prime minister Jim Bolger in 2019.
In a statement, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood said Fair Pay Agreements (FPAs) would improve wages and conditions for employees, encourage businesses to invest in training, and level the playing field.
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Read more: EMPLOYMENT Fair Pay Agreement plans to give working Kiwis a fair go
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The former US Ambassador to New Zealand is in no hurry to get back into politics, saying recent events have left him "disgusted".
Scott Brown was appointed by former Donald Trump in 2017. A former Senator, Brown endorsed the controversial former reality TV star in 2016 when his candidacy was still seen as a joke by many. As Ambassador, Brown defended some of the former President's views, such as keeping colonial statues in place and challenging the results of the 2020 election in the courts.
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Escalating tension between Australia, China raising questions over where New Zealand's loyalties lie
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Rising tensions between Australia and China have raised the question of where New Zealand would stand if things escalate further.
Close trans-Tasman friend and ally Australia is taking a more aggressive stance against China - with South China Sea and Taiwan potential flashpoints.
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