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Canada detects China-linked campaign targeting Freeland

www.dw.com Canada detects China-linked campaign targeting Freeland – DW – 02/08/2025

A task force found that WeChat accounts linked to the Chinese government launched "coordinated" and "malicious" content against Chrystia Freeland who is in the running to replace Justin Trudeau as PM.

Canada detects China-linked campaign targeting Freeland – DW – 02/08/2025

Summary

A Canadian task force detected a "coordinated and malicious" online campaign linked to China, targeting Chrystia Freeland, a candidate to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister.

The campaign was traced to a WeChat news account linked to the Chinese government, with over 30 accounts participating. China’s embassy has not responded, but Beijing has denied interference allegations.

This follows previous claims of Chinese election meddling.

Freeland stated she "will not be intimidated." Trudeau remains PM until a new Liberal leader is chosen on March 9.

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