Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said genocide had a "very specific" international legal definition, but any decision would not undermine New Zealand's "grave concerns". Photo / FilePrime Minister Jacinda Ardern said genocide had a "very specific" international legal definition, but any decision would not undermine New Zealand's "grave concerns". Photo / FileThe leaders of Labour and National are voicing caution over any genocide declaration around China's treatment of its Uighur population, with both parties also concerned over potential trade repercussions. National leader Judith Collins says trade retaliation from China would be the "elephant in the room" over any genocide declaration. Ghahraman said actions they'd like to see immediately included the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirming if any New Zealand trade was occurring in areas of Xinjiang where slave labour was happening.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 04, 2021 00:00 UTC