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New Zealand Faces Rising Jobless Rates Amid China Tensions

11/6/2025

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New Zealand's Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby said the jobless rate has risen to its highest level since 2016, as expected amid economic challenges.
Beijing criticized New Zealand lawmakers' attendance at a reception at Taiwan's de facto embassy as a violation of the one-China principle.
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the Chinese response was a mistake.
The Chinese embassy reiterated that attendance was unacceptable and highlighted the political implications of the lawmakers' actions.

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New Zealand's Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby said the jobless rate has risen to its highest level since 2016, as expected amid economic challenges.
Beijing criticized New Zealand lawmakers' attendance at a reception at Taiwan's de facto embassy as a violation of the one-China principle.
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the Chinese response was a mistake.
The Chinese embassy reiterated that attendance was unacceptable and highlighted the political implications of the lawmakers' actions.