Beijing’s Recruitment of Western Military Pilots Prompts National Security Concerns For Canada, UK

Two Chinese SU-30 fighter jets take off from an unspecified location to fly a patrol over the South China Sea in a file photo. Jin Danhua/Xinhua via AP

Citing national security concerns, both Canada and the UK have started to examine possible breaches of confidentiality agreements among current and former military personnel following reports that the Chinese regime has been recruiting British military pilots.

The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) told The Epoch Times on Oct. 27 that it is looking into the issue with its federal partners, and any behavior of its members that harms the Canadian national interest will be dealt with appropriately.