New Zealand & China — Ministry of Public Security (China)

New Zealand: New Zealand>>> is among the countries facing a 12.5% additional tariff due to alleged failures in enforcing forced labor import prohibitions.

China — Ministry of Public Security (China): The China — Ministry of Public Security (China) is the primary voice for China's opposition to the proposed tariffs and is actively engaging in discussions for reciprocal tariff reductions with the United States.

New Zealand: New Zealand>>> is strengthening bilateral defense ties with India>>> through discussions focused on maritime cooperation and information-sharing mechanisms.

China — Ministry of Public Security (China): The China — Ministry of Public Security (China) called on Asia Pacific countries to resist Japan>>>'s 'neo-militarism', actively shaping the diplomatic narrative against Japan>>>.

New Zealand: New Zealand criticized the short notice and called the test unwelcome. The event reinforces New Zealand's opposition to missile testing in the Pacific.

China — Ministry of Public Security (China): Chinese foreign ministry downplayed the test.

New Zealand: Co-signed the statement.

China — Ministry of Public Security (China): Issued statements rejecting the 2016 ruling and the joint statement.

New Zealand: New Zealand is among the 60 trading partners subject to the tariffs, which could affect its exports to the U.S.

China — Ministry of Public Security (China): China's commerce ministry called the tariffs unjustified and protectionist, urging their removal.