U.K., German police arrest 5 alleged Chinese spies in separate probes
U.K. and German police arrested five people for allegedly spying for China. German authorities said the suspects were thought to be working with the Chinese secret service.
World
Apr 22
Ex-RCMP officer charged with foreign interference looks to quash charges
Authorities allege Majcher, 61, a resident of Hong Kong, used his network of Canadian contacts to obtain intelligence or services that benefited the People’s Republic of China.
Crime
Apr 22
CSIS prepped briefing on China’s election meddling, inquiry hears
The public inquiry studying alleged meddling in Canada's most recent elections will hear from the prime minister's national security adviser on Monday.
Canada
Apr 8
U.S. says China backing Russia’s war effort in Ukraine through trade, intel
U.S. officials said Chinese materials are filing critical gaps in Russia's defense production cycle and helping Moscow undertake the expansion of its defence industrial base.
World
Apr 12
CSIS intel suggests China attempted to funnel $250K, possibly for election interference
The document was shown Thursday at Canada’s inquiry into foreign election interference, which is examining attempts to meddle in democracy during the 2019 and 2021 elections.
Politics
Apr 4
Biden gathers leaders of Japan, Philippines to reinforce bonds, counter China
Biden said U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies was “ironclad” in the midst of growing concern about provocative Chinese military action in the Indo-Pacific.
U.S. News
Apr 11
China’s Xi Jinping says ‘no force’ can stop ‘reunion’ with Taiwan
China's Xi Jinping spoke of a ‘family reunion’ with Taiwan when he met with a former Taiwanese president. Beijing has threatened to use force to reabsorb the democracy.
World
Apr 10
Beijing orders Apple to pull WhatsApp, Threads from its China app store
Meta's WhatsApp and Threads were removed from the store on Friday after Chinese officials cited unspecified national security concerns.
Tech
Apr 19
Former Hydro-Québec worker accused of spying for China pleads not guilty to new charges
Yuesheng Wang, who is out on bail, entered the not guilty pleas at the courthouse in Longueuil, Que., on Montreal's South Shore. He has said he intends to fight to clear his name.
Canada
Apr 5
China ‘likely’ to try to interfere in U.S. elections: Microsoft
A report from Microsoft says Chinese influence and cyber actors are more active and will 'likely' move towards interfering in upcoming elections in the United States and India.
Canada
Apr 5
China’s Huawei faces potential January 2026 trial in U.S. criminal case
Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander Solomon told U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly that "settlement discussions ended in an impasse," and that a trial date should be scheduled.
U.S. News
Apr 4
Microsoft’s ‘cascade of security failures’ blamed for Chinese hack of U.S. officials
A blistering report from the U.S. Cyber Safety Review Board found Microsoft still doesn't know the root cause of the 2023 hack that targeted the U.S. government and others.
Tech
Apr 3
Senator references ‘Trumpian denialism’ in foreign interference debate around China
Broad consensus after phase one of foreign interference inquiry holds that while countries tried to influence Canadian elections, the integrity of the vote held.
Politics
Apr 19
Montreal UN aviation workers busted in China-Libya drone sale conspiracy
Two men who previously worked with the International Civil Aviation Organization in Montreal face charges for allegedly trying to sell Chinese drones to Libya.
Canada
Apr 23
Conservatives to try again for Winnipeg lab doc committee probe
Members of a special House of Commons committee will consider whether to study documents detailing allegations against two scientists fired from a high-security lab in Winnipeg.
Politics
Mar 25
Canadian living in China allegedly stole Tesla secrets: U.S. prosecutors
A Canadian resident of China has been arrested in the United States for allegedly stealing electric car manufacturer Tesla's trade secrets.
Canada
Mar 20
Trudeau tight-lipped on potential U.S. TikTok ban as key bill passes
The United States Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban.
Canada
Apr 24
Possible TikTok ban in U.S. looms after Biden signs bill, setting up legal fight
TikTok's chief executive said on Wednesday the company expects to win a legal challenge to block the legislation forcing its China-based owner ByteDance to divest its U.S. assets.
U.S. News
Apr 24
Russia will attack NATO if Ukraine falls, Mike Pence warns
A Russian victory over Ukraine would embolden other authoritarian regimes, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said. He said China is waiting to see the West "falter."
World
Apr 19
Air Canada’s Hong Kong jet maintenance deal amid China discord raises security concerns
The maintenance company, HAECO, unveiled its major Air Canada deal with fanfare on Feb. 28, 2024, replacing ST Aerospace company.
Investigations
Apr 1