New Zealand says Five Eyes security alliance remains strong Hong Kong Canada Eyes Wellington China


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New Zealand said Thursday it continues to have a close and productive relationship with the U.S. and other security allies, despite resisting speaking out in unison with them against China on certain human rights issues. New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta discussed her reluctance to expand the role of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance to include stances on human rights. The alliance among New Zealand, the U.S., the U.K, Australia and Canada dates to World War II. Some observers have speculated that the differing approaches have exposed cracks in the alliance and that New Zealand is not being tough enough...