Ex-Executive of Beijing-Controlled AIIB Reveals Extent of Regime’s Reach Into Bank

Published on December 12, 2023

Canadian communications consultant Bob Pickard, known for blowing the whistle on Beijing’s substantial influence within the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), shared his “traumatic” experiences working at the institution with MPs. Mr. Pickard was invited to testify before the House Special Committee on the Canada–People’s Republic of China (PRC) Relationship on Dec. 11, sharing insights into his role as the AIIB director general of communications and concerns about the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) influence within the multilateral bank, which prompted his abrupt resignation from the position on June 14. He noted that CCP members hold some of the most influential positions within AIIB, including its president, Jin Liqun, whom he identified as a CCP member and former Red Guard. He further alleged that Mr. Jin “often articulates Chinese government policy.”...

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