Ref: 2223-1776

 

Dear Adam,

 

On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your email of the 15^th of February 2023 requesting under the
Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following:

 

“I am writing to request information under the Official Information Act
regarding the number of citizens from the People's Republic of China who
have been granted residency under the refugee category for the following
reasons: -Uyghur Muslims or internment camp detainees -Tibetan dissidents
who are Buddhist or pro-independence -Practitioners of Falun Gong
-Pro-democracy Hong Kong citizens -Chinese Christians -Political
dissidents If you could please provide the total number each year for the
last 4 years it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and
assistance.”

 

Your request is being processed in accordance with the Act and a response
will be sent to you in due course.

 

If you have any enquiries regarding your request, or its urgency, feel
free to contact us via email at [1][MBIE request email].

 

Nâku noa, nâ

MINISTERIAL SERVICES

               

Ngâ Pou o te Taumaru

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Level 4, 15 Stout Street, PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140

NZBN 9429000106078

 

 

References

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Kia ora Adam,

 

Please find attached the response to your Official Information Act
request.

 

Ngā mihi,

Lino

 

Business Management Team, Enablement

Immigration New Zealand

Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment - Hīkina Whakatutuki

Level 1, 15 Stout Street, Wellington 6011 |PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140,
New Zealand

 

NZBN 9429000106078