The activities of the Chinese Communist Party here domestically, where Chinese New Zealanders have been targeted, should be concerning enough for all of us. But the efforts that Chinese Communist Party - connected individuals have been making over the years to target us as politicians, and New Zealand political parties, also needs to be taken seriously. Every time we as MPs are showered with praise or dinners or hospitality by Chinese diplomats, we're being subjected to what Professor Brady calls "united front work". Every time we see our constituents bow and scrape to foreign diplomats, it's a result of their long-running efforts to exert influence and control over our fellow Kiwis. 