Chiang exits race after suggesting political opponent could be turned over to China

OTTAWA – Paul Chiang says is no longer running for the Liberals in this federal election after days of mounting pressure for him to resign or be fired over his comments that a political opponent could be turned over to Chinese officials in return for a bounty.Chiang announced his exit just before midnight Monday on social media, hours after the RCMP confirmed they are “looking into the matter.” Liberal Leader Mark Carney stood by Chiang’s candidacy on Monday.In a statement, Chiang said as the prime minister and Team Canada work to stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump and protect the economy, “I do not want there to be distractions in this critical moment.”The Liberal incumbent in Markham—Unionville made the remarks about Conservative candidate Joe Tay three months ago at a press conference with Chinese-language newspaper Ming Pao.The Toronto Association for Democracy in China said in a news release that Chiang told attendees: “To everyone here, you can claim the one-million-dollar b...