Jian Yang (politician)
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Jian Yang (simplified Chinese: 杨健; traditional Chinese: 楊建; pinyin: Yáng Jiàn; born October 1962[2]) is a Chinese New Zealander international relations academic, politician and a former member of the New Zealand House of Representatives. Before moving to New Zealand, he was a member of the Chinese Communist Party and worked for the People's Liberation Army, including training linguists to intercept foreign communications. He is a member of the National Party and was a National MP from 2011 until the 2020 general election, when he retired.
Jian Yang | |
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杨建 | |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for National | |
In office 26 November 2011 – 17 October 2020 | |
Personal details | |
Born | October 1962 (age 61) Jiangxi, China |
Nationality | New Zealand China |
Political party | New Zealand National Party |
Other political affiliations | Chinese Communist Party[1] |
Occupation | Academic, politician |
Several news outlets reported in 2021 that his retirement from Parliament came after intelligence agencies flagged concerns about his relationship with the Chinese Government, and was arranged as part of a deal between Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Opposition Leader Todd Muller that also involved Labour MP Raymond Huo leaving Parliament for the same reason.[3][4][5]