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OTTAWA — The House of Commons has unanimously asked a parliamentary committee to look into allegations that the Chinese government waged an intimidation campaign against Conservative member of Parliament Michael Chong.
China responded by expelling a Canadian diplomat from Shanghai, and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly warned in advance that Beijing could do more than just expel envoys. She took note of the Tuesday statement from China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin that announced the expulsion of Canadian consular Jennifer Lalonde.
"My interpretation suggests that it would be additional action on Canada's part that might be cause for further retaliation, rather than them planning to do anything further as a result of Mr. Zhao being sent home,” she said.McCuaig-Johnston noted that China sees itself as an important player, but Canada should still treat it with the same amount of deference as any other country. She also said Canada should diversify its supply chain to lessen its exposure to Beijing's whims.
Three people who held the role have told media they don't recall seeing the document in question or did not hold that position when CSIS raised the issue.
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