B.C. politician breaks silence: China detained me, is interfering ‘in our democracy’
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A former B.C. Liberal politician is warning Canadians they could face harsh consequences for speaking out on issues that anger China.
Richard Lee was improperly detained in Shanghai in 2015, and Chinese officials demanded access to his government cellphone to examine it.
Global News reporter Sam Cooper says the veteran Chinese-Canadian politician is now coming forward with shocking details about that encounter.
Guest: Sam Cooper
National investigative journalist for Global News
A former B.C. Liberal politician is warning Canadians they could face harsh consequences for speaking out on issues that anger China.
Richard Lee was improperly detained in Shanghai in 2015, and Chinese officials demanded access to his government cellphone to examine it.
Global News reporter Sam Cooper says the veteran Chinese-Canadian politician is now coming forward with shocking details about that encounter.
Guest: Sam Cooper
National investigative journalist for Global News