Justin Wong

A message to my fellow Iranians - and to those who misunderstand this war OPINION: Iranians find themselves trapped between two evils, of a brutal regime and a devastating war.

From Forough Amin: "Each scenario must be evaluated within its own context and history — not just the last few days or years. While both wars have brought catastrophe to people, causes and consequences are different."

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High-powered former political leaders write letter to Luxon on China A high-powered group of former political leaders have publicly urged Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to restate New Zealand’s commitment to China.

I would like to point out that one of the signatories, Mr Worker, once called this Hong Kong-bred reporter and another experienced Kiwi Chinese journalist "taking their first baby steps in learning about China, Chinese culture and overseas Chinese communities".

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PM’s press secretary ‘recorded sex workers without consent’ Christopher Luxon’s deputy chief press secretary quits after Stuff investigation into allegations he secretly recorded sessions with sex workers.

Appreciation to the sex workers for talking to me because they knew this was in the public interest.

And I think we need to have a conversation about some of the wider issues here.

NZ judge wouldn’t have taken Hong Kong appointment ‘unless proper’ Former Supreme Court justice Sir William Young is the first NZ judge appointed to Hong Kong’s top court since the introduction of draconian national security laws.

Former NZ Supreme Court justice Sir William Young says he wouldn't have accepted an appointment to Hong Kong's top court unless it was proper for him to do so

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Greens: NZ should stop setting up secret Chinese police interviews Teanau Tuiono says police need to do better in distinguishing international criminals from human rights advocates and government critics.

A Green MP says New Zealand’s police should not allow foreign authorities to intimidate human rights advocates and critics on New Zealand soil, after revelations by an @icij.org investigation #ChinaTargets.

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'Full of lies': Chinese Embassy hits back over Stuff role in global investigation An investigation into the tactics Beijing allegedly uses to target its critics is labelled ‘complete fabrication’ by the Embassy in Wellington.

The Chinese Embassy was apparently not happy with our reporting on #ChinaTargets
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The Chinese Embassy in New Zealand criticized our #ChinaTargets partners' reporting on China's misuse of Interpol. We have the receipts: www.icij.org/investigatio... @paulapenfold.bsky.social @whljustin.bsky.social

How Chinese authorities have hunted corruption targets on New Zealand soil A worldwide investigation exposes how Chinese authorities allegedly use Interpol “red notices” for political ends, including targets in New Zealand.

An @icij.org investigation discovered NZ police brokered secret meetings on New Zealand soil for Chinese authorities to interview Beijing's corruption targets, with at least one returning to China.

#ChinaTargets @paulapenfold.bsky.social

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At the U.N., China is deploying a growing army of puppet organizations to monitor and intimidate human rights activists - ICIJ Beijing-backed “GONGOs” have transformed the Palais des Nations into a hostile environment for critics of President Xi Jinping.

Beijing-backed “GONGOs” have transformed the U.N. in Geneva into a hostile environment for critics of President Xi Jinping. Fifteen activists and lawyers described being surveilled or harassed by people suspected to be proxies for the Chinese government. buff.ly/7zUTTIZ

Inside China’s machinery of repression — and how it crushes dissent around the world - ICIJ Interviews with more than 100 victims in 23 countries, along with internal government documents, reveal the sinister tactics China uses to silence critics beyond its borders.

Read more about it here #ChinaTargets: www.icij.org/investigatio...

China Targets: Global investigation reveals Beijing’s targeting of people in NZ An international investigation uncovers the scope and tactics of Beijing’s campaign to target its critics, including in New Zealand.

A new investigation led by @icij.org, including @thepost-nz.bsky.social, documented China's tactics to silence its overseas dissidents, including those in New Zealand.

With @paulapenfold.bsky.social

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COMING SOON: #ChinaTargets.

ICIJ’s latest investigation uncovers the sprawling scope and terrifying tactics of Beijing’s campaign to target dissident members of its diaspora.

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