The Five Eyes spy base in Waihiopai. Photo credit: File
The Guardian: New Zealand's Five Eyes membership called into question over 'China links'
US analyst says both major political parties have links to China’s Communist party amid fears over the growing influence of Beijing
The New Zealand government’s relationship with China has come under the spotlight after a former CIA analyst in the US said the nation’s participation in the Five Eyes intelligence alliance needs to be reconsidered.
Giving testimony to the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission , Peter Mattis said Jacinda Ardern’s Labour party had accepted money from donors with links to the Chinese Communist party, while former prime minister Bill English had routinely briefed a National MP who was revealed to have worked at an institution that trained Chinese spies.
“Australia and New Zealand both face substantial problems with interference by the Chinese Communist party,” Mattis told the hearing.
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Update: Former CIA analyst says New Zealand should be kicked out of Five Eyes alliance (News Hub)
WNU Editor: When the political leadership in your government is accepting donations from Chinese Communist linked organizations/peoples/companies .... you got a problem.