Luxon concludes China trip dismissing claims of collaboration with West's foes

Saturday 21 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sat 21 Jun 2025, 10:02am

In this story Christopher Luxon, NATO

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has finished his trip to China, dismissing allegations that the country is collaborating with Russia, Iran, or North Korea. During meetings, he raised concerns regarding the Cook Islands and stressed that Pacific engagement must advance regional interests.

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1. RNZSat 21 Jun 2025, 6:23am

   Christopher Luxon concludes China trip: 'No evidence' of collaboration with Russia, Iran or North Korea (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZSat 21 Jun 2025, 6:36am

   Luxon concludes China trip: 'No evidence' of collaboration with West's foes (opens in new tab)

3. NewsroomSat 21 Jun 2025, 7:20am

   PM appeals to China’s ego in the pursuit of peace (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldSat 21 Jun 2025, 10:02am

   Christopher Luxon raises Cook Islands impasse with Chinese Premier, disagrees with Nato boss that China in league with Russia to undermine West (opens in new tab)