China and New Zealand
China scores 30/100 toward New Zealand (unfriendliness, pressure), while New Zealand scores 35/100 back.
China toward New Zealand
China rejected NZ spy agency allegations as 'groundless' and claimed NZ's spy report was the product of foreign interference, signaling diplomatic friction. China's broader Pacific tensions with NZ over Taiwan at the Pacific Islands Forum further indicate unfriendly posture.
New Zealand toward China
New Zealand's spy agency singled out China for espionage 'at scale,' and NZ's foreign minister reportedly made remarks damaging relations with China. NZ also pushed back on China's objections to Taiwan's presence at the Pacific Islands Forum, indicating consistent diplomatic friction.
Recent coverage
- China warns of 'consequences' for Taiwan after Taipei envoys attend Pacific leaders summit The Hindu World, 2026-09-01
- David Carter Calls China New Zealand’s Main Market - UA.NEWS Google News: China + New Zealand, 2026-09-01
- China warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan presence at Pacific Islands Forum The Guardian World, 2026-09-01
- New Zealand Dollar Rises as China’s Manufacturing PMI Improves in August - CryptoRank Google News: China + New Zealand, 2026-08-31
- New Zealand foreign minister’s racist outburst damages relations with China - Friends of Socialist China Google News: China + New Zealand, 2026-08-18
- China slams ‘groundless’ espionage claims by New Zealand spy agency - hongkongfp.com Google News: China + New Zealand, 2026-08-14
- China denies espionage and foreign interference in New Zealand - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation Google News: China + New Zealand, 2026-08-14
- China rejects New Zealand spy allegations as false - The Straits Times Google News: China + New Zealand, 2026-08-14
- NZSIS singles out China for spying in New Zealand 'at scale' - RNZ Google News: China + New Zealand, 2026-08-14
- China claims New Zealand’s spy report is product of foreign interference - South China Morning Post Google News: China + New Zealand, 2026-08-14
- New Zealand is determined not to keep China’s espionage a secret - Lowy Institute Google News: China + New Zealand, 2026-08-13
- China denies espionage, foreign interference in New Zealand - thepost.co.nz Google News: China + New Zealand, 2026-08-13
- New Zealand’s Pacific defence diplomacy shifts into overdrive - South China Morning Post Google News: China + New Zealand, 2026-08-02
- ‘Go back to your own country’: New Zealand’s Foreign Minister to China-born MP - The Straits Times Google News: China + New Zealand, 2026-07-31
- China protests over New Zealand foreign minister's jibe at Chinese-born lawmaker - Reuters Google News: China + New Zealand, 2026-07-30