The Chinese government has responded aggressively to criticism by the five-nation intelligence group, Five Eyes, that it is trying to silence political opposition in Hong Kong.
Robert Ayson, who is a professor of strategic studies at Victoria University. Photo: RNZ / Jane Patterson
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson warned the group, which New Zealand is a part of, "should be careful or their eyes will be plucked out."
Professor Robert Ayson is from the Centre for Strategic Studies at Victoria University and spoke to Māni Dunlop.
