Defectors say China running 1,000 spies in Canada

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Defectors say China running 1,000 spies in Canada
Last Updated Wed, 15 Jun 2005 19:14:03 EDT

Two Chinese defectors say the Chinese government has a network of more than 1,000 spies and informants in Canada.

The two men were diplomats in Australia, where they are now seeking political asylum. They say Australia and other countries such as the United States have Chinese spy networks operating inside them too.

The defectors say the spies and informants have orders to disrupt the Falun Gong movement, which China calls "a dangerous cult," and to steal commercial and scientific secrets.

Chen Yongleen, the first secretary of the Chinese consulate in Sydney, defected two weeks ago. He was followed a short time later by How Fungjing, a low ranking Chinese intelligence officer.

http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/06/15/spies050615.html