China rejects New Zealand spy allegations as false

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China rejects New Zealand spy allegations as false

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China has dismissed New Zealand's latest security assessment alleging widespread espionage as based on Cold War era thinking. The Chinese government categorically rejects claims of spying against New Zealand, emphasizing diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

WELLINGTON, Aug 14 - China on Friday rejected allegations that it is conducting widespread espionage on New Zealand, saying the claim in the country's latest security assessment stemmed from a Cold War mentality.

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