China bans four New Zealand lawmakers over visit to Taiwan
China says the MPs’ visit sends the ‘wrong signals’ to Taiwan’s ruling party.

China says the MPs’ visit sends the ‘wrong signals’ to Taiwan’s ruling party.





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