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
Ex-CSA engineer acquitted on charge of acting for Chinese firm
Former Canadian Space Agency engineer Wanping Zheng has been acquitted of breach of trust at the courthouse in Longueuil, Que.
Canada
Apr 12
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
CSIS saw ‘low-level’ Chinese meddling in 2019 election, inquiry hears
The inquiry has already heard that China and other state actors attempted to interfere, but there has been little evidence so far to indicate whether they were successful.
Canada
Apr 10
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
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
Conservatives ask interference inquiry judge to rule elections were flawed
In its most definitive statement yet, the Conservative Party says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored warnings of Chinese foreign interference for partisan gains.
Politics
Apr 19
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
Winnipeg man was member of Chinese military branch behind cyber attacks on Canada, officials allege
Huajie Xu told immigration officials he came to Canada for its air quality. Court records show he is a veteran of China's People's Liberation Army.
Canada
Mar 25
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
Biden welcomes Kishida to Washington as U.S., Japan navigate rare spat
The state visit will spotlight shared concerns about provocative Chinese military action in the Pacific but comes amid disagreement over Nippon Steel's plans to acquire U.S. Steel.
World
Apr 9
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
What Trudeau has said about ex-Liberal MP Han Dong and foreign interference
New documents paint a clearer picture of what former Liberal MP Han Dong allegedly discussed with a Chinese diplomat over the 'Two Michaels' detentions.
Politics
Apr 3
Trudeau not saying if Han Dong will return to Liberal caucus after testimony
The prime minister dismissed testimony by his former Conservative rival Erin O’Toole on Wednesday that Chinese interference cost the Tories as many as nine seats in 2021.
Canada
Apr 3
2nd lawsuit filed in connection with alleged Chinese ‘police stations’ probe
Xixi Li, executive director of the Centre Sino-Québec de la Rive-Sud and also a Brossard city councillor, says she intends to restore her reputation.
Canada
Mar 8
How mah-jong games are bringing people together and fostering connections
A 200-year-old Chinese tile game is making a comeback. Mah-jong is becoming increasingly popular — growing in Montreal, especially among seniors.
Canada
Mar 29
Probe of fired Winnipeg scientists ‘extremely appropriate’: health minister
Records tabled in Parliament late last month say the scientists played down their collaborations with Chinese government agencies.
Canada
Mar 20
Police warn of extortion scams targeting Chinese community in York Region
Police say scammers posing as Chinese law enforcement officials are targeting the Chinese community in York Region and demanding money from victims for fabricated legal issues.
Crime
Mar 4
Chinese tourism to Canada still lags behind pre-pandemic levels, data shows
Data shows Chinese tourism in Canada is lagging behind pre-pandemic levels. An industry expert said tourists from the People's Republic brought in $2 billion in 2019.
Canada
Mar 11
Chinese community groups sue RCMP for defamation over ‘police stations’ investigation
Two Montreal-area organizations and their director are seeking more than $4.9 million in damages. The allegations have cost them $3.2 million, including lost government funding.
Canada
Mar 6