Canada expels Chinese diplomat for alleged intimidation of lawmaker
by Leyland Cecco in Toronto and agencies from World news | The Guardian on (#6BJKC)
Zhao Wei is accused of gathering information on Conservative MP Michael Chong in retaliation for criticism of China's Uyghur policy
Canada has expelled a Chinese diplomat after an intelligence report accused him of trying to intimidate a Canadian lawmaker critical of China's treatment of its Uyghur Muslim minority.
Canada has decided to declare persona non grata Mr Zhao Wei," the Canadian foreign minister, Melanie Joly, said in a statement on Monday. The decision has been taken after careful consideration of all factors at play."
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