Global Times' note: New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and his trade delegation paid a visit to China this week. As a member of Five Eyes Alliance, New Zealand's attitude toward Beijing is clearly different from other member countries amid China-United States tensions. What makes the difference? How the people in the New Zealand have been affected by the tensions? Bryce Edwards, University lecturer of Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, shared his views with Global Times (GT) reporter Wang Zixuan, as well as his expectations for China-New Zealand relations.

GT: New Zealand is a member of Five Eyes Alliance, but its attitude toward China is different from other member countries, what's your take on the difference?