Four New Zealand Lawmakers Banned From China After Taiwan Trip

Four New Zealand lawmakers have been banned from China for a year after visiting Taiwan. The ban has come as a surprise, as New Zealand lawmakers have made similar trips to Taiwan in the past without incident. New Zealand's foreign minister was caught off guard by the move, according to a spokesperson. The travel ban is seen as a significant escalation in China's response to foreign officials visiting Taiwan.

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