China tells NZ to avoid sowing discord

The Ministry of State Security of China has strongly condemned New Zealand for hyping the narrative of a "Chinese intelligence threat" and mistreating Chinese people in the country.

In a statement released on Thursday, the ministry urged New Zealand to adopt a rational and objective stance on China, prioritize its own long-term interests and avoid straying further from historical and moral correctness.

The ministry emphasized that sowing discord between China and New Zealand — whether driven by speculation, hidden motives or external influences — will not resolve New Zealand's issues but will undermine its national interests and bilateral relations.