Chinese Embassy accuses SIS of harassing a citizen at an airport

Wednesday 17 September 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 17 Sep 2025, 3:47pm

In this story New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

The Chinese Embassy in Wellington has lodged a formal protest accusing the Security Intelligence Service of harassing a Chinese citizen during transit. The embassy claims the traveller was interrogated without cause and had devices seized. The SIS has defended its actions, describing the operational activity as lawful.

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1. The Press via The PostWed 17 Sep 2025, 10:56am

   Chinese Embassy accuses SIS of harassment at NZ airport (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 17 Sep 2025, 12:18pm

   Chinese Embassy accuses NZ spies of harassing its citizens (opens in new tab)

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3. StuffWed 17 Sep 2025, 2:19pm

   NZ’s security service defends ‘operational activities’ after Chinese embassy accuses its staff of harassment (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldWed 17 Sep 2025, 3:47pm

   Chinese Embassy slams New Zealand security and intelligence agencies, warns travellers to ‘remain vigilant’ (opens in new tab)