SatireFrom politicians to diplomats, from journalists to other people as well, all eyes are on a seismic moment in international relations. The geopolitical spotlight will be trained firmly, unwaveringly on the Great Hall of the People in Bejing this afternoon. The prime minister’s plane, described by one foreign policy analyst as a “charming but scurvy dog”, has transfixed national security experts from Washington to Whanganui. One well-placed Pentagon source said, “what’s up with his plane?” She added: “Or is it two planes, by which I mean double the number of one plane?” The point is well made. “Once the New Zealand plane crisis is sorted out then that will be the end of history, pretty sure,” added Francis Fukuyama, cackling.

Source: Stuff June 28, 2023 10:40 UTC