NZ foreign minister heads to Beijing for talks with Chinese counterpart.

New Zealand's foreign minister, Nanaia Mahuta, will visit China to meet her counterpart Qin Gang, the first such visit by a New Zealand minister since 2019. Mahuta said she would raise New Zealand's concerns about key security challenges at the meeting, such as the "illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine", and advocate for outcomes reflecting its values on issues such as human rights. The trip follows the easing of COVID-19 travel curbs between the countries. China hopes the visit would enhance communication, mutual respect and trust, and work for greater progress in bilateral ties.