In today’s Three Minutes, Stephen LeDrew speaks with China expert Charles Burton, author of The Beaver and the Dragon, about the scope of Chinese Communist Party influence operations in Canada.
From the unusually large number of Chinese diplomats accredited to Canada, to reports of Chinese police stations operating on Canadian soil, to allegations of harassment and intimidation of Chinese nationals living here, this discussion examines what is actually happening beneath the surface.
Charles Burton draws on his experience in China, academia, and policy circles to explain why Beijing places such a strong focus on Canada - including influence over political decision-making, access to universities and think tanks, and pressure on Canadian institutions to avoid confronting espionage and interference.
The discussion also raises serious questions about Canadian Government unresponsiveness, intelligence warnings, and why security concerns have repeatedly gone unaddressed.
This is independent analysis you will not find in legacy media.
You can purchase the Beaver and the Dragon published by Optimum Publishing - https://www.amazon.ca/Beaver-Dragon-O...
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