Canada to probe alleged Chinese election interference

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday announced the appointment of an independent special investigator who will investigate the alleged Chinese interference in Canadian elections.

Trudeau’s announcement came after Canadian media, citing unidentified intelligence sources, reported on Beijing’s alleged attempts to meddle in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections.

China has denied all allegations calling it “defamatory” and said that it has no interest in becoming involved with…