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Does he consider the representations lodged by the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on 30 July 2026, described by that Embassy as “solemn representations” over negative China-related remarks made in the New Zealand Parliament, to constitute a formal complaint from the Chinese Government?

Answered Question 35331 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Does he consider the representations lodged by the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on 30 July 2026, described by that Embassy as “solemn representations” over negative China-related remarks made in the New Zealand Parliament, to constitute a formal complaint from the Chinese Government?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

No.