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China denies espionage and foreign interference allegations in New Zealand

The Chinese Embassy has rejected a report by New Zealand's top spy agency, saying it contains what it calls multiple 'false allegations' against China.

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ABC News Australia1 h ago

The Chinese Embassy has rejected a report produced by New Zealand's top intelligence agency. The embassy argued the report contains multiple what it called false allegations against China.

The report had alleged that China was conducting espionage and foreign interference activities in New Zealand. The embassy's statement firmly denied those assessments.

The development comes at a sensitive moment in diplomatic relations between Beijing and Wellington. New Zealand's government has not yet shared an official response to the report.

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