What Chinese are talking about ... real fake news
Some economic development issues are similar around the world. An American local government, faced with declining tax base, ageing population, loss of markets, and little ability to change the course of history is faced with tough choices. New Zealand is in a similar spot, with respect to China and the English-speaking west. But American local governments usually don't have to deal with fake news stories planted by enemies in the town next door.
Url for the New Zealand Herald article -
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12205347&ref=clavis