Source: Asia Pacific Report
By Justin Wong,em]:font-sans-italic [&>strong]:font-sans-semibold [&>em]:italic”> Local Democracy Reporter
An ACT candidate has withdrawn from a new Wellington electorate race at November’s election, after failing to declare her previous membership of a Chinese political group linked to the country’s ruling communist party.
After Local Democracy Reporting sent questions about Lyra Yan Zhang’s background on Monday, the party confirmed on Tuesday the Kenepuru candidate had resigned – a week after her unveiling.
“All of our candidates are asked to disclose previous political party memberships. Ms Zhang did not disclose her previous connections, and [on Monday] she decided not to continue with her candidacy,” an ACT spokesperson said in a statement.
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Original source: https://analysis1.mil-osi.com/2026/07/01/act-candidate-resigns-in-nz-after-chinese-political-group-link-revealed/