Some members of the Chinese community have a lack of trust towards elected officials due to their perceived close links to Beijing, a Chinese democracy activist told MPs.
“Despite being afraid to voice their concerns publicly, many community members distrust elected officials due to their perceived close relationships with PRC [People’s Republic of China] officials and pro-Beijing organizations and proxies,” said Cherie Wong, executive director of the Alliance Canada Hong Kong.
Wong was testifying before the House of Commons Procedure and House Affairs Committee on May 9, in relation to its study on foreign interference.
A main theme in her testimony related to the lack of trust not only towards politicians but also security agencies who she criticized as being non-responsive….