China bans New Zealand lawmakers over Taiwan trip

WELLINGTON — China has slapped a travel ban on a group of New Zealand lawmakers after they recently visited Taiwan, Wellington said Thursday. The four MPs hail from across the political spectrum and visited Taiwan as part of a cross-party delegation in May, national broadcaster RNZ reported. Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ office confirmed the ban and said he was “surprised” by the move. READ: New Zealand raises South China Sea, Taiwan tensions with China The top diplomat has asked New Zealand diplomats to raise the issue with Chinese officials in Beijing and Wellington. China claims self-ruled Taiwan is part of […]... Keep on reading: China bans New Zealand lawmakers over Taiwan trip