Leaders of Labour and National voice caution, trade concerns over declaration of Uighur 'genocide' in Xinjiang, China
3 May, 2021 10:57 PM
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said genocide had a "very specific" international legal definition, but any decision would not undermine New Zealand's "grave concerns". Photo / File
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said genocide had a "very specific" international legal definition, but any decision would not undermine New Zealand's "grave concerns". Photo / File
The leaders of Labour and National are voicing caution over any genocide declaration around China's treatment of its Uighur population, with both parties also concerned over potential trade repercussions.