British government announced this week it was taking steps to stop China trying to recruit serving and former British military pilots to train the Chinese armed forces
, among other British media outlets, reported on Tuesday that up to 30 former military pilots had gone to train members of China’s People’s Liberation Army. The Australian newspaper reported that Australians were among this group of pilots and the Daily Mail said Canadians were also being recruited.Daniel Le Bouthillier, head of media relations at the Department of National Defence, said Ottawa is now probing the matter too.
“As an institution that upholds democratic principles and the rule of law, we trust and expect current and former CAF members to adhere to the values of the institution. Any behaviour that could potentially harm Canadian national interests is a violation of this trust and will be dealt with appropriately.”
Britain’s armed forces minister James Heappey said authorities in that country will make it a legal offence for pilots to continue with such training activities.is a competitor that is threatening the U.K. interest in many places around the world,” Mr. Heappey told Britan’s Sky News.
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