Public Safety Looking Into Death Threats, Says MP

Vancouver-based journalist targeted by Chinese security agents


By Matthew Little, Epoch Times Staff The Ministry of Public Safety is looking into the case of a Vancouver man threatened by agents of China’s Ministry of State Security, according to South Surrey Conservative MP Russ Hiebert.

"I have spoken personally to both ministers [Public Safety and Foreign Affairs] and they are very concerned about this situation. The Minister of Public Safety [Vic Toews], who is responsible for national security, has directed his officials to investigate these threats and work to ensure Wang Tao’s personal safety,” wrote Hiebert in an emailed response to the Epoch Times. Tao Wang had a successful business in China until his work as a television reporter in Vancouver attracted the attention of the Chinese Communist Party. More...

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