Liberal MP Han Dong has spoken publicly for the first time on allegations that he was a “witting affiliate” of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) election interference in Canada. Dong denies the allegations, saying that he wasn’t warned in any way about Beijing’s foreign influence attempts.
“Has the People’s Republic of China played a role in your nomination, your election?” a reporter asked Dong on Parliament Hill on March 21.
“The answer is no, absolutely not,” Dong replied.
This is the first time the MP for Toronto’s Don Valley North riding spoke publicly about allegations that he was a “witting affiliate” of Beijing’s interference in Canada’s 2019 federal election. The Feb. 25 Global News report, citing national security sources, alleged Dong to be among 11 candidates in the Greater Toronto Area to have received support from Beijing in the 2019 race….