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Further to reply 35342 (2026), does he consider the representations lodged by the Chinese Embassy on 30 July 2026 to constitute a formal complaint; if not, what in his view distinguishes a formal complaint from formal representations?

Answered Question 37463 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35342 (2026), does he consider the representations lodged by the Chinese Embassy on 30 July 2026 to constitute a formal complaint; if not, what in his view distinguishes a formal complaint from formal representations?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is welcome to avail herself of the Official Information Act if she still wishes to make further requests of information of this matter.