Kash Patel says first FBI office in New Zealand will counter China; Beijing slams comment, Wellington distances itself
Friday, 1 August 2025 () The FBI inaugurated its first New Zealand office, with Director Kash Patel suggesting it would counter China's influence, causing diplomatic friction. New Zealand officials downplayed the China connection, emphasizing joint efforts against crimes like child exploitation and drug smuggling. They also insisted that Wellington did not 'celebrate' the opening of the FBI office.
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.
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