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China banned four New Zealand lawmakers from entering China, Hong Kong and Macau for one year after they visited Taiwan in May as part of a cross-party parliamentary delegation — the first time Beijing has imposed such a ban on New Zealand MPs.

China banned four New Zealand lawmakers from entering China, Hong Kong and Macau for one year after they visited Taiwan in May as part of a cross-party parliamentary delegation — the first time Beijing has imposed such a ban on New Zealand MPs.

The delegation, which visited Taiwan from May 4 to May 8, included National Party MP Maureen Pugh, Labour MP Duncan Webb, ACT Party MP Laura McClure and New Zealand First MP David Wilson. It was the group's third visit since its establishment in 2023.

The delegation, which visited Taiwan from May 4 to May 8, included National Party MP Maureen Pugh, Labour MP Duncan Webb, ACT Party MP Laura McClure and New Zealand First MP David Wilson. It was the group's third visit since its establishment in 2023.

The Chinese Embassy in Wellington said the ban could be reduced or waived if the lawmakers apologized, stating that the visit sent "wrong signals" to Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party and constituted interference in China's internal affairs.

The Chinese Embassy in Wellington said the ban could be reduced or waived if the lawmakers apologized, stating that the visit sent "wrong signals" to Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party and constituted interference in China's internal affairs.

Two of the four lawmakers rejected Beijing's demand for an apology. McClure called the ban "a type of foreign interference," while Webb said he would "pay that price" of being excluded from China for a year rather than forgo engaging with partners abroad.

Two of the four lawmakers rejected Beijing's demand for an apology. McClure called the ban "a type of foreign interference," while Webb said he would "pay that price" of being excluded from China for a year rather than forgo engaging with partners abroad.

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said he was surprised by the bans, noting that NZ lawmakers had visited Taiwan for decades without issue. He instructed officials in Beijing and Wellington to discuss the matter with Chinese authorities.

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said he was surprised by the bans, noting that NZ lawmakers had visited Taiwan for decades without issue. He instructed officials in Beijing and Wellington to discuss the matter with Chinese authorities.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Canberra would raise concerns about the bans with Beijing, stating that "placing pressure on parliamentarians is not appropriate." Taiwan's Foreign Ministry also condemned the bans, calling them unwarranted interference.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Canberra would raise concerns about the bans with Beijing, stating that "placing pressure on parliamentarians is not appropriate." Taiwan's Foreign Ministry also condemned the bans, calling them unwarranted interference.

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