China Would Like to Split New Zealand From Allies: Expert

New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern and (R) Australian Prime Minster, Scott Morrison speak to media at a press conference held at Admiralty House in Sydney, Australia on Feb. 28, 2020. James D. Morgan/Getty Images

An Australian expert has said that China would love to be able to split New Zealand from its more traditional allies of Australia, America, Canada, and the United Kingdom—the countries that comprise the Five Eyes alliance.

Associate Prof. Salvatore Babones from the University of Sydney told The Epoch Times that China would like to see a more isolated New Zealand.