Canada Condemns Executions of Citizens by China Amid Ongoing Tensions
Canada has condemned China for executing Canadian citizens and opposes the death penalty. Notable Canadian Robert Schellenberg has not been executed. Canada and China face ongoing trade tensions, with China responding critically to Canada’s statements.
On Wednesday, the Canadian government condemned China for executing an unspecified number of Canadian citizens earlier this year. The Foreign Ministry expressed its firm opposition to the death penalty in all circumstances and reported that clemency calls had been made at the highest levels. Notably, Robert Schellenberg, a Canadian facing a death sentence for drug smuggling since 2019, has not been executed.
Canada’s relations with China have been strained for years, exacerbated by recent trade disputes. Earlier in the month, China imposed tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food products worth over U.S. $2.6 billion as retaliation for tariffs Canada imposed on Chinese electric vehicles and steel.
In response, the Chinese embassy in Ottawa criticized Canada for its comments, describing them as irresponsible. It reiterated that China enforces stringent penalties for drug-related offenses, maintaining a strict ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards drug crimes, while refraining from confirming any executions.
In summary, Canada has vocally condemned the execution of its citizens by China, reaffirming its opposition to the death penalty. Despite low diplomatic relations, Canada calls for clemency while addressing ongoing trade tensions that have further strained ties. The Chinese embassy’s response highlights the contrasting positions of the two nations on drug-related offenses.
Original Source: www.tradingview.com
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