Andrew Hampton
Andrew Hampton is the Director-General of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS), responsible for overseeing New Zealand's national security and intelligence operations. Recently, he made headlines by warning about China's growing influence in the Pacific region, raising concerns over strategic agreements that could enhance China's economic and security ties with Pacific Island countries. His comments have sparked a diplomatic response from China, which accused him of spreading misinformation and urged him to avoid a Cold War mentality in his assessments of China's role in the region.
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New Zealand:
Andrew Hampton stands by security vetting of Jevon McSkimming for his ‘Top Secret Special’ clearance.
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United States:
Andrew Hampton, Director-General of the country’s human intelligence agency NZSIS, was one of the officials who received the gifts.
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New Zealand:
Director general of the SIS Andrew Hampton warned about the potential for domestic violent extremist attacks.
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Taiwan:
New Zealand Security Intelligence Service Director-General Andrew Hampton said the threats need to be taken much more seriously than they are currently.
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New Zealand:
Andrew Hampton, the director-general of the SIS, emphasized the need for more vigilance against terror threats.
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Slovakia:
Andrew Hampton is the director of New Zealand's Security Intelligence Service who warned about China's growing influence in the Pacific.
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