The news article discusses the influence and tactics used by entities linked to Beijing to mute critics and control narratives within the Chinese diaspora in New Zealand. It highlights the targeting of ethnic Chinese communities, covert activities, harassment, and disinformation campaigns. The article also focuses on two Auckland-based publications, Mandarin Pages and New Times Weekly, which faced blacklisting, advertising boycotts, and lawsuits due to their critical reporting on China. The article emphasizes the challenges faced by print media outlets and the role played by Chinese diplomatic missions in suppressing dissenting voices.

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