‘Go back to your own country’: NZ foreign minister faces backlash
Summary
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters told a Chinese-born Member of Parliament to "go back to your own country" during a debate. This statement caused criticism in New Zealand and led China to ask New Zealand politicians not to involve Beijing in their internal matters.Key Facts
- Winston Peters is the Foreign Minister of New Zealand.
- He told a Chinese-born MP to "go back to your own country" during a parliament debate.
- The comment sparked backlash from people in New Zealand.
- China responded by urging New Zealand politicians to avoid using Beijing in domestic arguments.
- The incident raised tensions between New Zealand's political figures and China.
- The Chinese-born MP was directly targeted by the Foreign Minister’s remark.
- This event highlights sensitivity around race and nationality in New Zealand politics.
- China's government is closely watching how foreign-born politicians are treated abroad.
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