NATO Intern Accused of Espionage Worked in Various Canadian Government Roles
Biwei Zhang, a NATO intern, was arrested by Belgian authorities on espionage charges. Her work history with the Canadian government is more extensive than previously reported, including roles at Statistics Canada and the National Research Council. Zhang, who also used the name Claire Zhang, was charged while working for NATO in Mons. The arrest has raised questions about Canada's federal vetting process, as Zhang is accused of spying for China. The investigation is ongoing, with Canadian officials involved from the start.