Bounty on Conservative Nomination Contestant Signals China’s Election Interference, Rights Advocates Say

Bounty on Conservative Nomination Contestant Signals China’s Election Interference, Rights Advocates Say

Critics say the Hong Kong government’s arrest warrant and bounty against activist Joe Tay, a contestant for federal Conservative Party nomination, signals renewed Chinese interference in Canada’s elections. Tay is seeking the Conservative nomination in Ontario’s Markham-Unionville riding. Hong Kong’s measures, announced on Dec. 24, 2024, targeted Tay along with five other rights advocates, including fellow Canadian Victor Ho based in Vancouver. …

Critics say the Hong Kong government's issuance of a fine and suspension of fees for Joe Tay, who is running for the Conservative Party nomination, marks another attempt by the Chinese regime to interfere in Canadian elections.