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Canada Condemns Execution of Four Citizens in China as Diplomatic Tensions Erupt

Canada denounces the execution of four dual citizens in China for drug offenses, urging clemency for others facing similar fates amid ongoing diplomatic strains.

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  1. Foreign minister ‘strongly condemns’ China’s executions of four Canadians

    Relations between the two countries hit a low point between 2018 and 2022, after the prominent Huawei telecoms executive Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Vancouver at the request of US authorities.

    Foreign minister ‘strongly condemns’ China’s executions of four Canadians

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  2. Ottawa Says China Executed 4 Canadians This Year

    The recent executions of Canadians by the Chinese regime come at a time of continued strained relations between Ottawa and Beijing.

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  3. Canada Says China Executed Four Canadians Earlier This Year

    Such executions of Westerners are relatively rare.

    Canada Says China Executed Four Canadians Earlier This Year

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Updated: Mar 19th, 2025, 10:21 PM ET

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Canada's Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly condemned China's execution of four dual citizens for drug smuggling, calling for leniency for others at risk. Amid deteriorating diplomatic relations, China defended the executions citing severe penalties for drug-related crimes. This event reflects ongoing tensions between the two countries, rooted in previous incidents including the detention of Canadians in China following Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's arrest in 2018. The Chinese embassy urged Ottawa to respect judicial sovereignty while Canada continues to advocate for the rights of those facing the death penalty.

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