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Canada Condemns China's Execution of Canadian Citizens Over Drug Crimes

Four Canadians were executed in China for drug-related offenses, as announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly.
Joly stated that Canada does not support the death penalty and strongly condemned the executions, emphasizing support for the victims' families.
China confirmed the executions, asserting that drug-related crimes are severely penalized and maintain a 'zero tolerance' approach towards such offenses.
Relations between Canada and China have deteriorated due to multiple issues, including human rights concerns and espionage allegations, affecting diplomatic ties.

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The Toronto Star

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China weaponizes death penalty as relations with Canada continue to deteriorate

The earnest entreaties by Trudeau and Joly that mercy be shown to the Canadians were not just ignored but scorned by China, which immediately ordered their execution in response.

11 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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Buffalo News

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Canada condemns execution of 4 citizens in China

China has executed four Canadians over drug-related convictions, Canada's foreign affairs minister said Wednesday, a development that threatens to worsen an already tense relationship between the countries.

11 days ago·Buffalo, United States

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Breitbart

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China: 'Absurd' for Canada to Object to Beijing Killing Its Citizens

Chinese state media published a screed condemning Canada for objecting to the Communist Party's execution of Canadian nationals.

12 days ago·United States

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Nikkei

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China-Canada tensions rise over executions and tariffs

TOKYO/NEW YORK/BEIJING -- Tensions between China and Canada are rising once again with the execution of Canadian citizens and new tariffs, deepening a

12 days ago·Japan

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Newsweek

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China responds to criticism after executing Canadians

The executions may increase pressure on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to take a harder line on China in the coming weeks ahead of expected snap elections.

12 days ago·United States

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NZ Herald

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Canada denounces China for executing four Canadians on drug charges

Canada has “strongly condemned” China’s execution this year of four Canadians over drug offences, underlining its objection to China’s use of the death...

12 days ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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