Han Dong Advised Beijing on Political Impact of ‘Two Michaels’ Treatment on Liberal Party Fortunes: Intel

MP Han Dong told a Chinese official that the treatment of two Canadians arbitrarily detained in China could impact the fortunes of his Liberal Party against the Conservatives, according to a federal intelligence summary of Mr. Dong’s conversation released to the foreign interference inquiry. Mr. Dong testified before the inquiry on April 2 and was asked to comment on the information. “MP Dong stressed that any transparency provided by the PRC [People’s Republic of China] in relation to the ‘Two Michaels’, such as a court hearing or court date, would help to placate Canadian public opinion and provide some valuable talking points to his own political party against the opposition,” says the intelligence summary....