Beijing Protests After New Zealand Minister Tells Chinese-Born MP to 'Go Back to Your Own Country'
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters insulted a Chinese-born lawmaker and refused to take back his words, triggering protests in Beijing.
Protests have been held in Beijing after New Zealand's foreign minister, Winston Peters, insulted a Chinese-born member of Parliament. The minister told the lawmaker to "go back to your own country," according to the report. Peters, who leads a populist party, has refused to back down from the statement.
The demonstrations took place in China's capital in response to the remark. The minister has not retracted his comments despite the backlash. The lawmaker in question was born in China, and Peters's role as foreign minister and leader of a populist party adds a diplomatic dimension to the dispute.
The episode highlights how a single political remark can fuel tensions between nations. Peters has so far stood by his words, and no apology has been offered.
