Archive · 17 Sep 2025
China Complains About Treatment of Citizens in New Zealand
China's embassy in New Zealand is not happy.
They complained to New Zealand officials about how Chinese citizens are being treated at airports.
The Chinese embassy said that some people were bothered, questioned, and had their electronic devices taken away.
The embassy says this is unfair.
New Zealand replied that everyone entering or passing through the country must follow the rules about safety and security.
New Zealand says it doesn't treat people differently based on where they come from.
The complaint comes after a recent visit by New Zealand's Prime Minister to China.
China's embassy complained about the treatment of its citizens at New Zealand airports.
The complaint cited instances of harassment and interrogation of Chinese citizens.
Some confiscated digital devices were not returned.
The protest was formally lodged with the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
New Zealand stated that its laws apply to all, regardless of origin.
- Who
- China's embassy in New Zealand.
- What
- Complained about harassment of Chinese citizens at New Zealand airports.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Where
- New Zealand.
- Why
- Due to the harassment and interrogation without cause of Chinese citizens and confiscation of their digital devices.
- Complaint
- Harassment of Chinese citizens at airports
- Involved Parties
- China's embassy in New Zealand, New Zealand government
- Reason
- Harassment, interrogation, and confiscation of digital devices
- New Zealand Response
- All must obey laws, applied non-discriminatory