China, Freeland and WeChat

China-Linked WeChat Accounts Target Chrystia Freeland in Canadian Election Interference
A Canadian task force reported that malicious news articles originating from Chinese social media attempted to discredit former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, a candidate to succeed Justin Trudeau as Liberal
Canada detects China-linked campaign targeting Freeland
A task force found that WeChat accounts linked to the Chinese government launched "coordinated" and "malicious" content against Chrystia Freeland who is in the running to replace Justin Trudeau as PM.
China linked to 'malicious' WeChat campaign against Chrystia Freeland: monitoring task force
The federal elections monitoring task force says the Chinese government is linked to a “coordinated and malicious” disparagement campaign against Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland on China’s largest social media platform.
Canada Task Force Says Ex-Finance Minister Freeland Target of China-Linked Campaign
FILE PHOTO: Chrystia Freeland, Canada's former Finance Minister, holds a campaign event after announcing on social media that she will run to replace her former boss, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as leader of the ruling Liberal Party, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada January 19, 2025. REUTERS/Cole Burston/File Photo
Freeland leadership campaign targeted by foreign interference: task force
Canadian security officials say an "information operation" against Liberal leadership hopeful Chrystia Freeland was traced to a popular WeChat news account linked to China.
Canadian foreign interference agency says it detected a 'malicious activity' targeting candidate
A Canadian government department that tracks suspected foreign interference says it has detected a “coordinated and malicious activity” targeting federal Liberal Party leadership candidate Chrystia Fr
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Federal unit uncovers ‘malicious’ effort tied to China aimed at Chrystia Freeland
A federal unit that tracks suspected foreign interference has uncovered a "co-ordinated and malicious" effort possibly launched by China against Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland.
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TikTok, WeChat, AliExpress: Will EU’s GDPR Privacy Rules Start to Turn Against China?
Six popular apps from Chinese companies have been accused of transferring data from the region, breaching the GDPR.
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Eurostar targets Chinese market with WeChat payment option
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AI robots ensure the safety of people's electricity supply around the clock
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Canada flags Chinese interference targeting Trudeau's party leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland
Canada has detected a targeted interference campaign against Liberal Party candidate Chrystia Freeland, traced to a WeChat ...
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Cyber Smear: The Digital Assault on Chrystia Freeland
A Canadian task force reported malicious activities on Chinese social media targeting Chrystia Freeland, who aims to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader. These attacks, traced to an ...