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  1. Allegations surfaced that the Purple Mountain Observatory near Beijing is being used for covert operations and establishing ground-based space infrastructure.

NZSIS warns of foreign state espionage activity targeting the country, identifying the Chinese Communist Party as the primary threat.

7 reports, 3 independent Updated Aug 25
Gone quiet Reached 2 outlets in its first 24 hours
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NZSIS warns of foreign state espionage activity targeting the country, identifying the Chinese Communist Party as the primary threat.

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Chinese Communist PartyPurple Mountain Observatory

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  1. China is suspected of using the Purple Mountain Observatory for espionage targeting New Zealand.1 source
  2. NZSIS disrupted tracking equipment used by Purple Mountain Observatory in an espionage effort.1 source
  3. PRC conducts espionage against NZ critical assets using the Purple Mountain Observatory.1 source

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