China imposed a travel ban on four New Zealand lawmakers—Maureen Pugh, David Wilson, Laura McClure, and Duncan Webb—after they visited Taiwan in May 2026. According to the South China Morning Post, the ban covers mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. This is the first time China has sanctioned New Zealand politicians with a travel restriction. The Chinese Embassy accused the lawmakers of crossing a red line by visiting Taiwan, and according to Bluesky, the embassy said the sanctions could be reduced or lifted if the lawmakers apologized. Beijing demanded that the lawmakers apologize for their visit to Taiwan, according to Gdelt. The New Zealand government said it would express concern about the travel bans to Beijing, according to The Hindu. The New Zealand and Australian governments condemned the travel ban and said they would lodge a formal protest, according to the South China Morning Post.