China denies espionage and foreign interference in New Zealand
The Chinese Embassy has rejected a report by New Zealand's top spy agency that includes what it says are multiple "false allegations against China".
New Zealand's top spy agency, the Security Intelligence Service, released a report stating that China was the only country conducting espionage in the country on a large scale. The report also claimed that China was involved in foreign interference efforts. The Chinese Embassy vehemently denied these allegations, calling them "baseless and fabricated accusations."
The embassy emphasized that the China-New Zealand relationship is mutually beneficial, with advancements in trade, cultural exchanges, tourism, and education. They criticized the report's timing, suggesting it was part of a broader campaign of attacks and slander against China orchestrated by foreign forces. The embassy urged against using the relationship as a tool for political gain or to undermine mutual trust.
They expressed confidence in the strength of the China-New Zealand relationship and pledged continued cooperation for the benefit of both nations.
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