The latest advertising campaign by the Chinese Consulate in a prominent Christchurch newspaper is being described as propaganda and untrue. The consulate adverts which have been appearing regularly in the Christchurch Star push the Chinese government's stance on Hong Kong protests, Covid-19 and treatment of Uyghur Muslims. The newspaper is defending publishing the adverts – citing free speech – and the consulate in Christchurch says the adverts are factual. “What the Chinese Consulate says [is] totally untrue. The Chinese Consulate in Christchurch refused an interview request but provided a written response.

Source: Stuff August 02, 2020 21:00 UTC