Hong Kong Groups Urge Support for Petition Demanding Foreign Influence Registry

Hong Kong Groups Urge Support for Petition Demanding Foreign Influence Registry
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Several Hong Kong communities in Canada are rallying support for a citizen petition urging the Canadian government to establish a foreign influence registry to counter China’s interference and influence activities within the country.

In a press release on Sept. 13, the non-profit organization Vancouver Society in Support of Democratic Movement (VSSDM) called for the immediate implementation of a foreign agent registry. The registry aims to increase transparency in Canada regarding the activities of lobbyists representing foreign governments.