29 Jul 2020

Former diplomat Charles Finny on extradition treaty

From Midday Report, 12:43 pm on 29 July 2020

A former trade negotiator says he expects China will suspend extradition arrangements with this country in response to rising tensions between the countries.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced yesterday New Zealand is suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, sparking an accusation of gross interference from China.

Māni Dunlop speaks to former diplomat, Charles Finny.