“Why is it that we keep learning about national security threats to our country from foreign governments?” The Belgian prosecutor’s office said on July 25 an investigating judge placed a Canadian national under arrest on charges of espionage and participation in a criminal organization. A WTO official confirmed that Claire Zhang worked as an intern at the organization for a short period in 2023. “We will continue to collaborate domestically and with our international partners to protect national security and preserve the integrity of the investigative process.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 6, 2026.