World09.05.2023 - 11:52

Chinese Foreign Ministry Declares Canadian Consul in Shanghai Persona Non Grata After Diplomat Expelled

We are talking about Jennifer Lynn Lalonde, who was recognized as persona non grata in China. She needs to leave the country by May 13.

Фото: RIA Novosti / Ilya Pitalev

The Canadian Foreign Ministry said that Zhao Wei, an employee of the Chinese consulate in Toronto, was recognized as persona non grata.

Canadian authorities said he was collecting personal information about Michael Chong, a member of parliament from the Conservative Party. Also, the check touched his relatives.

The Chinese intelligence service in 2021 took certain actions against the Canadian MPs.

We are talking about those who criticized Beijing's oppression of the Uyghurs. Among these deputies was Michael Chong.

Just last week, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he was going to ask Canadian intelligence for information about threats to MPs.

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