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US seeks to expand ties with New Zealand amid China worries

Admiral John Aquilino, the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, is challenged by Maori warriors during his powhiri (welcome) to the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington, New Zealand, Monday Aug. 1, 2022. Admiral Aquilino is visiting Wellington as the U.S. is looking to increase its presence in the region amid deep concerns over China's growing ambitions in the Pacific. (Mark Mitchell/New Zealand Herald via AP) Admiral John Aquilino, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, accepts the challenge by Maori warriors during his powhiri (welcome) to the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington, New Zealand, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. Admiral Aquilino is visiting Wellington as the U.S. is looking to increase its presence in the region amid deep concerns over China's growing ambitions in the Pacific. (Mark Mitchell/New Zealand Herald via AP) Admiral John Aquilino, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and his wife, Laura, prepare to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington, New Zealand, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. Admiral Aquilino is visiting Wellington as the U.S. is looking to increase its presence in the region amid deep concerns over China's growing ambitions in the Pacific. (Mark Mitchell/New Zealand Herald via AP) Admiral John Aquilino, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command inspecting the Tri-Services honour guard at the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington, New Zealand, Monday Aug. 1, 2022. Admiral Aquilino is visiting Wellington as the U.S. is looking to increase its presence in the region amid deep concerns over China's growing ambitions in the Pacific. (Mark Mitchell/New Zealand Herald via AP) Admiral John Aquilino, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, addresses a news conference at the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington, New Zealand, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. Admiral Aquilino is visiting Wellington as the U.S. is looking to increase its presence in the region amid deep concerns over China's growing ambitions in the Pacific. (Mark Mitchell/New Zealand Herald via AP) FILE - Adm. John Aquilino, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command commander, speaks at a news conference at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, on June 30, 2022. Adm. Aquilino said Monday, Aug. 1, that he wants to expand and strengthen its ties with New Zealand. His visit to Wellington comes as the U.S. is looking to increase its presence in the region amid deep concerns over China's growing ambitions in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy, File)
US seeks to expand ties with New Zealand amid China worries