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Canada Condemns China for Executing Four Citizens

3/19/2025

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Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly fiercely condemned China's execution of four Canadian citizens for drug offenses, highlighting the government's strong stance against the death penalty. In response, the Chinese embassy defended its actions, insisting on accountability for law violations. This tragic event further deepens the already strained relations between Canada and China, marred by past conflicts and recent retaliatory tariffs.

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Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly fiercely condemned China's execution of four Canadian citizens for drug offenses, highlighting the government's strong stance against the death penalty. In response, the Chinese embassy defended its actions, insisting on accountability for law violations. This tragic event further deepens the already strained relations between Canada and China, marred by past conflicts and recent retaliatory tariffs.