John Campbell on the Chinese buying influence in NZ politics

This is quite simply the best item mainstream media has come out on this story. 

It illustrates why John Campbell had to leave Radio NZ – it is far too politically-correct to have given him to follow this robust line of enquiry.

Campbell makes the essential point that trying to gain influence is natural for any superpower and that, while the US, through the 5 Eyes can simply come through the front door with their spy equipment the Chinese are forced to come through the back door.

The Story with John Campbell: Is China interfering in NZ’s political system?

 

TVNZ,

5 November, 2018

In this week's edition of his podcast series, John Campbell looks at donations to our political parties that could be linked to the Chinese Communist Party, and whether the Government should take more notice.

He also tries to speak to National MP Dr Jian Yang about his background with the Chinese military.