China bans four New Zealand lawmakers over visit to Taiwan

China has banned four New Zealand lawmakers for visiting Taiwan in May, disregarding Beijing's repeated warnings. The Chinese embassy in New Zealand called the visit interference in China's internal affairs and warned that anyone crossing the red line on Taiwan will face consequences. New Zealand's foreign minister expressed surprise, noting that such visits have occurred without issue for decades. Taiwan condemned the ban, saying China has no right to interfere in meetings with international friends.