China hits back at New Zealand

China hits back at New Zealand
Rebecca Howard
Major exporters A2 Milk and Fonterra will be in for a rocky ride after China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying hit back following Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's intervention in the ongoing stoush between Australia and China.“Frankly, I was very surprised when I read it in the news. Does this matter have anything to do with New Zealand? Can it be that New Zealand agrees with or even supports Australia's deeds?,” Hua said in comments published on the ministry's web page.Turn for the worstAustralia’s...

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