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New Zealand Spy Chief Warns on China's Pacific Influence

3/8/2025

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New Zealand's spy chief, Andrew Hampton, raised alarms over China's expanding influence in the Pacific, especially following agreements signed by Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown. Hampton stressed the urgency for closer examination of the Cook Islands' relationship with Beijing, highlighting fears of foreign interference and potential espionage threats.

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New Zealand's spy chief, Andrew Hampton, raised alarms over China's expanding influence in the Pacific, especially following agreements signed by Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown. Hampton stressed the urgency for closer examination of the Cook Islands' relationship with Beijing, highlighting fears of foreign interference and potential espionage threats.