Chinese ‘spy’ alleges Beijing ordered overseas murders, including in Australia
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A man claiming to have worked as a secret Chinese operative for five years says Beijing has directed overseas assassinations, including on Australian soil.
Government sources have confirmed to the ABC Wang “William” Liqiang has detailed the sensational allegations as he seeks political asylum.
Nine Newspapers have reported Mr Wang is in hiding in Sydney after recently providing a sworn statement to Australia’s domestic spy agency ASIO outlining Beijing’s covert operations.
One senior official, speaking to the ABC on the condition of anonymity, said the challenge for security agencies was to now “separate fact from fiction” while assessing Mr Wang’s disclosures.
Wang “William” Liqiang has reportedly given authorities information about operations in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia, and says he was “personally involved” in espionage work.
He is now with his wife and child in Sydney, and fears he will be killed if he goes home.
Mr Wang’s identity and allegations remain unconfirmed.
But Australia’s Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has told reporters Mr Wang’s case is “now in the hands of the appropriate law enforcement agencies”, adding that his accusations are “very disturbing”.
He has provided new information about the kidnapping of five booksellers from Hong Kong and their rendition to mainland China, according to Nine Newspapers.
He has also reportedly revealed information about spies from Beijing infiltrating the Hong Kong democracy movement, Taiwan’s elections and involvement in Australian affairs.
