The man accused of the Auckland “mansion murders” will stand trial in February.

Cheng Qi “Chris” Wang is accused of killing two men he says attacked him in his $2 million Mt Albert mansion in January.

He appeared in the High Court at Auckland today.

Wang, 52, is accused of the murdering Zhuo “Michael” Wu, 44, and Yishan “Tom” Zhong, 53.

He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

His lawyer, David Jones QC, said he would argue the men came into Wang’s home and attacked him, and Wang acted in self defence.

Police launched a double homicide inquiry after Zhong and Wu’s bodies were discovered at Wang’s house on January 14.

One man was found dead lying in the driveway and the other was found seriously injured and died a short time later.

An autopsy confirmed both men died of stab wounds.

Wu lived in Remuera and Zhong was from the North Shore.

Two weapons were found at Wang’s house after the murder.

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