# NZ MPs Hit with China Travel Bans

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-06-05T07:16:40+00:00
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China has slapped travel bans on four New Zealand MPs who visited Taiwan, sparking diplomatic tensions and prompting strong reactions from both Australia and New Zealand. While New Zealand officially adheres to the “One China” policy, the MPs’ trips — seen as non-governmental — have drawn criticism from Beijing. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon emphasized that MPs are free to travel as they choose, while Foreign Minister Winston Peters has ordered officials to engage with China to express New Zealand’s concerns and understand the rationale behind the unprecedented sanctions. Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong voiced alarm, and both nations are coordinating their diplomatic responses — but Luxon made clear this is a New Zealand-China matter, not an Australia-New Zealand one. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/80cca56ee1eccb2a

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