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A foreign policy expert says New Zealand being left out in the cold in a new security pact could be a benefit. Â
The three-way deal between the UK, the US and Australia aims to limit China's might in the Asia Pacific by sharing military technology. Â
Democracy Project International Analyst Geoffrey Miller says New Zealand is highly dependent on China for exports and should keep up current relations. Â
He told Kate Hawkesby the pact is already provoking anger from the Chinese government. Â
"In the Global Times, which is Chinese state media, and uses more colourful language... they said Australia could be a potential target for a nuclear strike."Â
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