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Hipkins pitches NZ as an 'honest broker' between China and US
Fresh from a trade mission to China and hours before boarding a flight to Europe, Chris Hipkins has suggested New Zealand can help avoid conflict between global superpowers. In a speech hosted by the NZ Institute of International Affairs on Friday, the Prime Minister said the country should continue to “fly the flag for peace” and conflict resolution. “In a world rushing to take sides on a range of conflicts it’s essential New Zealand plays a role in avoiding polarisation – it’s what we’re good at and known for,” he said. “After all, our greatest foreign policy touchstones are our independence and ... (full story)