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New Zealand to help Fiji overhaul intelligence agencies
The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service will assess Fiji’s intelligence structure and recommend reforms to improve coordination and information-sharing.
- Fiji's Cabinet approved a six-month partnership with the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service on Wednesday, funded by Wellington to assess and reform the nation's intelligence structure.
- The United States Embassy in Suva warned earlier this week of a suspected network compromise between July and August 2026, reporting that hackers linked to China maintained access to a regional organization's network.
- China's embassy in Suva rejected the allegations on Tuesday, stating "China firmly opposes and combats hacking activities in accordance with law," while Beijing accused the United States of making claims without evidence.
- Pacific governments face increasing pressure to protect critical communications infrastructure while navigating sharpening competition between the United States and China, as stolen data could expose sensitive regional communications.
- Although Fiji did not identify a specific threat, the government stated the initiative aims to create a more sustainable intelligence framework; the NZSIS did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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New Zealand to help Fiji overhaul intelligence agencies
Fiji is enlisting New Zealand's intelligence agency to help overhaul its fragmented security sector, the government said, as US warnings of suspected China-linked cyber intrusions highlight concerns about vulnerabilities in the Pacific island nation.
·London, United Kingdom
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