Ten Hong Kong democracy activist groups are voicing concern about Ottawa’s new deal with Beijing on law enforcement cooperation, saying the federal government’s lack of transparency on the agreement has intensified the fears of Hong Kong diaspora communities.
UK-based Hong Kong Watch, along with nine other Hong Kong diaspora community groups, are expressing “serious concern” about the memorandum of understanding (MOU) that Ottawa and Beijing have signed to enhance cooperation in crime-fighting efforts between the RCMP and China’s ministry of public security.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Jan. 16 that Canada and China will pursue “pragmatic and constructive engagement” in public safety and security. The MOU is aimed at strengthening cooperation to “better combat narcotics trafficking, transnational and cybercrime, synthetic drugs and money laundering — and create safer communities for people” in both Canada and China, the PMO said….