Portia Mao

Portia Mao is a freelance journalist and political commentator based in New Zealand, recognized for her investigative work on Chinese influence and political issues. She has contributed to various media outlets, including the Herald on Sunday and Stuff, and was involved in producing 'The Long Game' documentary, which examined the interference operations of the Chinese Communist Party in New Zealand. Mao gained significant media attention after successfully contesting a gag order imposed by Morgan Xiao, which raised important discussions about free speech and the implications of the Harmful Digital Communications Act.