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GuardianNov 28, 2022
Canadian MP Steps Down Amid Chinese Interference Claims
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The Facts
Canadian parliament member Han Dong has stepped down from his party’s caucus over allegations that he lobbied a Chinese diplomat to keep two Canadians imprisoned in China.
Dong says that he will leave PM Justin Trudeau’s governing Liberal Party to sit as an independent, although he denies all allegations against him.
The Spin
Left narrative
Global News made some strong allegations against MP Han Dong, and its report has too many inconsistencies and lacks the proper sourcing to be considered legitimate. The media outlet couldn't even name its sources while claiming Mr. Dong and other candidates benefited from Chinese interference without any evidence. Global News can’t be trusted on this story.
Right narrative
Trudeau’s government is in a world of trouble in the wake of Global News' latest story about Han Dong’s alleged interference with Chinese diplomats. Global News leaked intelligence information, and there's clear evidence and motive for Dong to lobby China to keep two Canadians detained. Liberals are scared, which is why they are trying to undermine the entire story’s legitimacy.
