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China rejects NZ spy report, alleges foreign interference

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China has rejected New Zealand's latest security assessment, labeling it as a product of foreign interference and a "Cold War mentality." The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service's annual report identified China as the primary nation engaged in large-scale espionage and foreign interference activities within the country. China's embassy in Wellington refuted these claims, accusing New Zealand of fabricating narratives and acting as a pawn for anti-China forces. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses geopolitical tensions and accusations between China and New Zealand regarding espionage and foreign interference, based on a security report.

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China rejects NZ spy report, alleges foreign interference

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Shi Jiangtao ·

    China claims New Zealand’s spy report is product of foreign interference

    China’s embassy in Wellington has rejected New Zealand’s latest security assessment as the product of “foreign interference” and a “Cold War mentality”, as tension grows in a relationship already strained by geopolitical and security concerns. The New Zealand Security Intelligenc…

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