Diaspora Groups Targeted by Beijing Warn Inquiry of Disinformation’s Impact

Diaspora Groups Targeted by Beijing Warn Inquiry of Disinformation’s Impact
A man enters the hearing room during the Public Inquiry into Foreign Election Interference in Ottawa on Sept. 16, 2024. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
Noé Chartier
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The Foreign Interference Commission heard about the impact of disinformation on diaspora communities in Canada targeted by Beijing as it probes the federal government’s ability to counter foreign meddling.

Representatives from various diaspora groups and organizations testified before the inquiry on Oct. 2, providing examples of foreign-directed activities aimed at undermining human rights advocacy or the democratic process.

Noé Chartier
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Noé Chartier is a senior reporter with the Canadian edition of The Epoch Times. Twitter: @NChartierET
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