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Has he conveyed any apology, expression of regret, or clarification to the Government of the People’s Republic of China, to the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand, or to Chinese community organisations in New Zealand in respect of the remarks he made during the general debate in the House on 29 July 2026; if so, on what dates and in what terms? and 1 other question

Answered 35336, 35932 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 35336

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    Has he conveyed any apology, expression of regret, or clarification to the Government of the People’s Republic of China, to the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand, or to Chinese community organisations in New Zealand in respect of the remarks he made during the general debate in the House on 29 July 2026; if so, on what dates and in what terms?

  • 35932

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    Has any apology or reassurance been delivered by himself or his office to representatives of China after his comments on 29 July 2026, if so, when did that occur and how was it delivered?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

No, the comments the member refers to were made as the Leader of New Zealand First and not as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.