New Zealand expresses concerns to China on lethal aid and regional issues.

New Zealand's Foreign Minister expressed concern to China over any provision of lethal aid to support Russia in its war against Ukraine during a meeting with her Chinese counterpart. She also raised concerns over the human rights situation in Xinjiang, the erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong, disputes in the South China Sea, and increasing tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The ministers discussed the possibility of New Zealand's Prime Minister visiting China this year. China is New Zealand's largest trading partner.