"I do agree with Chris Hipkins. I'd say 'no' and I'd say, ultimately, it's a decision for the Chinese people," Luxon told AM. "I think successive Prime Ministers have actually managed that relationship incredibly well, it's a long-standing relationship of over 50 years, we have good, open, consistent conversations about the areas of common interest - a lot around trade - but we also have successive Prime Ministers that have raised and stood up for our values at the same time."
He admitted the Prime Minister's efforts in Beijing looked "pretty good".
"I fully support what Chris Hipkins is doing in China," Luxon said. "I think it's very appropriate that a Prime Minister is out there as the custodian of that relationship… so that you can actually have open and honest conversations about areas of common interest but, also, collaboration. 作者: moonIlight2013 时间: 2023-7-16 10:14:53