China suspends extradition agreement with New Zealand


Reuters | Published: August 03, 2020 16:24:25 | Updated: August 03, 2020 19:12:05


Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin speaks during a news conference in Beijing, China on July 27, 2020 — Reuters/Files

China said on Monday it will suspend its extradition agreement with New Zealand in response to Wellington suspending its existing extradition treaty with Hong Kong.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin announced the decision at a daily briefing.

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