Retired Canadian police officer charged with conspiring to illegally help China intimidate target

A retired Canadian police officer was charged with conspiracy over allegations he helped China identify and intimidate someone.
The officer allegedly used his knowledge and contacts in Canada to provide intelligence benefiting China.
The officer, living in Hong Kong, was charged with conspiracy and acts benefiting a foreign entity.
Relations between Canada and China have been strained amid previous alleged intimidation plots.
The Chinese embassy in Ottawa has not yet commented on the charges.