China denies NZSIS accusations of espionage and foreign interference

Friday 14 August 2026 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 14 Aug, 5:29pm

In this story New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

The NZSIS reports that China is the only nation conducting espionage in New Zealand at scale and is the most active in foreign interference. The Chinese Embassy in Wellington has rejected these claims, describing the report's accusations as baseless and fabricated.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZFri 14 Aug, 3:39pm

   NZSIS singles out China for spying in New Zealand 'at scale' (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 14 Aug, 5:20pm

   China denies espionage, foreign interference in New Zealand after NZSIS report (opens in new tab)

3. Waikato Times via RNZFri 14 Aug, 5:29pm

   China denies espionage, foreign interference in New Zealand (opens in new tab)

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