Summarised by Centrist
Stuff’s Paula Penfold reports that a pro-democracy group of Chinese New Zealanders says “We don’t feel safe here in New Zealand.”
The New Zealand Values Alliance is calling for an urgent public inquiry into China’s alleged efforts to influence NZ elections, infiltrate political systems, and intimidate dissidents.
The group’s open letter to the Prime Minister urges the government to face the growing threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The group cites activities such as campaign donations and the presence of secret police stations to harass the Chinese community.
The group also launched a petition following an NZSIS report confirming China as the main actor engaging in foreign interference in New Zealand and the Pacific.
The Chinese Embassy has dismissed these claims as baseless, while the NZSIS insists it is fulfilling its role to protect national security.
