The Chinese embassy says reports of Chinese intelligence gathering in New Zealand universities is "pure hearsay". Photo: File / Getty ImagesThe Chinese embassy has hit back at claims spies are infiltrating universities in New Zealand, calling the accusations groundless and "pure hearsay". In a statement to RNZ, the Chinese embassy in New Zealand dismissed the suggestions. "The so-called Chinese 'intelligence gathering' in NZ universities is pure hearsay," the statement said. Security consultant Paul Buchanan told RNZ it was "not surprising" that China might put intelligence-collectors into classrooms in New Zealand universities.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 28, 2021 17:37 UTC