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New Zealand Foreign Minister Faces Controversy Over Remarks
The racist remark made by New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters, when he told a lawmaker of Chinese descent to "go back to your country" during a discussion about the COVID-19 pandemic, sparked anger from the Chinese ambassador in Wellington. Peters responded to the ambassador's criticism by affirming that his country respects freedom of speech and democracy, after the ambassador pointed out that the minister's comments reveal his true perspective. The criticisms of Peters and his party over what are considered racist remarks have been repeated, and the issue has become a contentious topic regarding the use of racist language in official policies.
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