New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins stated on Sunday that the Pacific region is experiencing increased competition, reduced predictability, and is now less safe, particularly as China becomes more active. In a speech at the Chinese Business Summit, Hipkins noted that "China's rise and how it seeks to exert this influence is also a key driver of increased strategic competition, especially in our broader region, the Indo-Pacific."
New Zealand: The Pacific Region Has Become Less Safe
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