Canada summoned China’s ambassador on Wednesday to respond to allegations of political interference and intimidation
. Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly disclosed the news during a heated exchange in Ottawa with opposition lawmaker Michael Chong, now at the center of the accusations against China. Chong was allegedly targeted for harassment by Beijing, and has fiercely criticized the slow response of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government.
also said that Beijing had tried to sway the outcome of Canada’s federal elections in 2019 and 2021. China’s embassy in Ottawa did not release a statement and did not respond to a request for comment. CNN asked China’s foreign ministry about the allegations, specifically the accusations made by about political interference and attempts at intimidation made by a Chinese diplomat. “China always opposes any country’s interference in other countries internal affairs. We have never had and have no interest in interfering in Canada’s internal affairs.
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