As China increases its reach in diaspora communities, Chinese Canadian politicians in Vancouver are the focus of Chinese state interference in Canadian politics.

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  • Narbobie@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Anyone interested in the history of CCP influence in Canada, and more specifically the Greater Vancouver Area should definitely read the following books:

    Claws of the Panda, written by Jonathan Manthorpe

    Wilful Blindness: How a network of narcos, tycoons, and Chinese Communist Party agents infiltrated the west, written by Sam Cooper

      • lemmyshmemmy@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        Well said. There’s a lot of nuance and I think this is a good summary.

        As China, Russia, Iran, and various other strict authoritarian governments challenge the status quo of increasing democracy and peace, it’s important to look at the alternative they’re promoting.