Listen "Chinese interference allegations escalate"
Episode Synopsis
Toronto-area MP Han Dong is denying allegations that he worked against the release of ‘the two Michaels’ in 2021.
His denial comes in the wake of a story from Global News that alleges Dong advised a senior Chinese diplomat in Toronto to delay the release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, two Canadians being held in Chinese detention. Meanwhile, calls for a public inquiry into foreign election interference grow louder.
Today, CBC’s chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton brings us up to speed on the latest escalation in allegations of Chinese government interference in Canadian affairs.
For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts
His denial comes in the wake of a story from Global News that alleges Dong advised a senior Chinese diplomat in Toronto to delay the release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, two Canadians being held in Chinese detention. Meanwhile, calls for a public inquiry into foreign election interference grow louder.
Today, CBC’s chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton brings us up to speed on the latest escalation in allegations of Chinese government interference in Canadian affairs.
For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts
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