35138 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 18 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35138 (2026)
Question asked:	04 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	12 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_35138_2026
Document guid:	0b2123fe-a4fa-4473-9f6e-7043bad639f5

35138 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Has the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing been contacted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China since 29 July 2026, when he made public comments about China; if so, on how many occasions?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: Yes. A Deputy Director-General from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs phoned the Acting Deputy Head of Mission at the NZ Embassy on one occasion to convey China’s views. Refer to the response to WPQ 35122 (2026).