I want to start by saying what this debate is not. I fear that some will try to misrepresent it. So let me be clear: this is not a criticism of the country of China, it is not a criticism of Chinese people, it is certainly not a criticism of our Chinese Kiwi neighbours. In my experience, it is that last group who are often the most strident in warning us about the regime that this debate is about: the Chinese Communist Party. To our Chinese Kiwi friends, I say good afternoon, ni hao, kia ora. We need you to look outside media that is influenced by the CCP, to examine other sources, and to join in the effort to understand the rapidly emerging situation.