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FBI director says a new office in New Zealand will counter China’s sway, provoking Beijing’s ire
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — FBI Director Kash Patel provoked diplomatic discomfort in New Zealand by suggesting the opening of a new office in the capital aims to counter China’s influence, drawing polite dismissals from Wellington and ire from Beijing.
'Shocking…': Beijing fumes as FBI opens new office in New Zealand to 'counter' China's influence
China has strongly reacted to reports of the FBI opening its first office in New Zealand, with Beijing expressing shock over remarks from the FBI director suggesting the move is aimed at 'countering China's influence' in the region.
Beijing says 'shocked' over FBI office in New Zealand to 'combat China'
Foreign Ministry says Beijing always advocated that cooperation between countries should not target third parties - Anadolu Ajansı
FBI director says new office in New Zealand will counter China's sway
FBI Director Kash Patel has provoked diplomatic discomfort in New Zealand by saying the opening of a new office in Wellington aims to counter China's influence
FBI opens first office in New Zealand, sparking backlash in China
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said in June that China posed an imminent threat and urged Indo-Pacific countries to increase military spending to 5% of GDP. View on euronews
Beijing denies it is a threat as FBI opens new office in New Zealand to ‘counter China’
FBI director Kash Patel says Wellington office shows the agency is ‘prioritising a permanent presence across all Five Eyes countries’.
FBI opens New Zealand permanent office in bid to counter perceived China threat
As the US steps up efforts to counter China, FBI Director Kash Patel on Thursday announced the opening of a new office in the New Zealand capital of Wellington.
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