China’s Investment in Canada’s Oil Sector: Espionage in Disguise

After the Obama administration shelved the Keystone XL pipeline last November, vocal critics, including former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, expressed deep concern that the decision would push Canada into the open arms of China. While this could still happen, a less talked-about issue is arguably of greater importance; namely China’s ongoing efforts to acquire oil extraction technology and know-how under the benign umbrella of investments in Canada’s energy sector.

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