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GCSB Minister Judith Collins says the GCSB has established links between a state-sponsored actor linked to China and malicious cyber activity targeting Parliamentary entities in New Zealand.

The revelation prompted officials to speak to the Chinese ambassador about the situation. The Chinese Embassy responded that it "rejects outright" the accusations.

Today's comments came as Collins said New Zealand stands with the United Kingdom in its condemnation of China's "state-backed malicious cyber activity". The activity impacted the UK's electoral commission and targeted members of the UK Parliament, she said.

Labour's Chris Hipkins said he endorsed Collins’ statement and his Government had been moving toward naming China but said as it was such a “big step” to do so it hadn’t yet happened.

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