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Burning our Bridges with dumpling diplomacy

Simon Bridges’ blundering visit to China underscores our national confusion.

Dita De Boni Wed, 18 Sep 2019

One night this week while New Zealanders slept, the government of the Solomon Islands suddenly decided to cut ties with its friend and development partner of 36 years, Taiwan.

The Solomons, which have their issues but are generally responsible stewards of public finances, with a low GDP to debt

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