New documents paint a clearer picture of what former Liberal MP Han Dong allegedly discussed with a Chinese diplomat over the “Two Michaels” detentions.
WATCH: The public inquiry into foreign interference has heard from independent MP Han Dong, who according to sources, is alleged to have benefited from China's support. Global News first reported on those accusations in 2023. David Akin reports on what Dong said about Chinese students transported to his nomination meeting; how the commission focused on the threat from China; and how intelligence officials warned of the Chinese government's tactics.
But Johnston also questioned some of the media reporting around Dong’s case – including a report by Global News that intelligence sources alleged Dong advised the Chinese diplomat against the quick release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. Dong denied the allegation and said he has always advocated for the early release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.
“We are extraordinarily happy to have a member of parliament like Han Dong in our midst, serving his community … I want to make everyone understand fully Han Dong is an outstanding member of our team, and suggestions that he is somehow not loyal to Canada should not be entertained.”“One of the things we’ve seen unfortunately over the past years is a rise in anti-Asian racism linked to the pandemic, and concerns being arisen around people’s loyalties,” Trudeau added.
“As the Prime Minister underscored last week, whenever he is briefed on intelligence matters, he asks what can be done and what steps need to be followed. Whenever there is action to be taken, we do so,” a PMO spokesperson told the newspaper.Trudeau was asked if he believed a media report indicating intelligence sources alleged Dong spoke to a Chinese diplomat in Toronto about the detention of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, and recommended against their immediate release.
A summary of a CSIS report of the conversation between Dong and the Chinese diplomat – intercepted by security agencies – was released by the federal inquiry on April 2, 2024.
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