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OPINION: Appease the Chinese and protect your export trade, like dairy products, or infuriate them and face sanctions.
That's the dilemma facing the NZ Government as the treatment of Uyghur Muslims in China comes under scrutiny by our politicians. The ACT Party intends to put a motion to Parliament this week to debate the treatment of the Muslims.
The ACT Party says many of the recent reports from Xinjiang amount to genocide. But Labour and National aren't keen to use the 'G' word and sending Beijing into a fit of rage.
Trade Minister Damien O'Connor says the Chinese Government "clearly" would not like it if Parliament declared the treatment as genocide.
A conundrum then as the NZ Government is already facing criticism from our Five Eyes partners for appearing soft on China. Notice though, those same partners have dragged their feet when it comes to trade deals with us.
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) and Beef + Lamb NZ (B+LNZ) say they welcome China’s formal application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Fonterra, the biggest exporter of milk powder to Sri Lanka, may have a new battle on its hands.
UK vegan and animal rights groups have failed in a bid to ban an advertising campaign promoting meat and dairy consumption as part of a balanced diet in Britain.
Sales growth of liquid milk and yogurt alternatives - especially oat - have not gone unnoticed.
OPINION: The pain continues at listed Canterbury milk processor Synlait.
Fonterra, the biggest exporter of milk powder to Sri Lanka, may have a new battle on its hands.
UK vegan and animal rights groups have failed in a bid to ban an advertising campaign promoting meat and dairy…
