Reported 10 months ago
Facing China's growing military presence, New Zealand's Prime Minister Luxon expressed intentions to enhance participation in Indo-Pacific security and defense, aiming to strengthen cooperation with Japan and the US to reexamine the country's neutral foreign policy. Luxon emphasized the importance of stability in the Indo-Pacific region due to concerns over China's maritime expansion and North Korea's military buildup, highlighting plans for increased monitoring of North Korea's sanctions. The shift from a neutral stance comes as New Zealand seeks to balance economic interests with strategic security considerations in the face of China's assertiveness.
Source: YAHOO