China accuses Morrison and Ardern of ‘gross interference’ on Xinjiang and South China Sea

Beijing says the prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand made irresponsible' comments after Queenstown talks

Beijing has accused the prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand of making irresponsible" comments, after the pair condemned destabilising activities" in the South China Sea and raised grave concerns about human rights in Xinjiang.

China's foreign ministry says it firmly opposes" the joint statement issued by Scott Morrison and Jacinda Ardern after talks in Queenstown, arguing the trans-Tasman allies had grossly interfered in China's internal affairs" but would not shake Beijing's resolve.