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Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator says situation in Russia will impact Prime Minister's trip to China

The situation in Russia is expected to colour the background of the Prime Minister's trip to China.

Chris Hipkins is currently leading a delegation there and is expected to meet with President Xi Jinping

NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan is with the delegation and says there's concern about what's happened in Russia.

"My sense in talking to people here is- there has been behind-the-scenes efforts by China's side to urge Russia to be careful in this environment."

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