China lodges protest after NZ foreign minister’s ‘go back’ slur in parliament
China protests New Zealand foreign minister's 'go back' remark in parliament
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New Zealand's Foreign Minister made a remark in parliament that has sparked controversy. The incident began when the minister told a Chinese-born MP to 'go back' to their own country.
The comment drew widespread criticism and condemnation from various quarters. China has lodged a protest over the remark, with several media outlets, including Reuters and Bloomberg, covering the story. The incident has been widely reported, with RNZ, 1News, and Euronews.com, among others, providing details.
The fallout continues, with some calling for the minister's resignation. The situation is ongoing, with China having formally protested the comment.
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China lodges protest after NZ foreign minister’s ‘go back’ slur in parliament South China Morning Post · 54d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
Who made the 'go back' remark?
New Zealand's Foreign Minister
Who was the remark directed at?
A Chinese-born MP
What was China's response?
China lodged a protest
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