CHINA CONDEMNS CANADA’S SANCTIONS – Officials were sanctioned over alleged human rights violations
China’s foreign ministry on Wednesday said it is opposed to and strongly condemns Canada’s sanctions on eight former and current senior Chinese officials over alleged human rights violations.
“China attaches great importance to respecting and safeguarding human rights,” ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a press briefing, adding that Canada is in no position to lecture others on human rights or impose sanctions.
China urges Canada to stop interfering in its internal affairs and damaging its interests and image under the pretext of human rights, Mao said, adding that the country will take necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty, security and development interests.
Canada imposed sanctions on eight former and current senior Chinese officials on Tuesday, citing alleged state-led human rights violations in the Xinjiang region, Tibet and against Falun Gong followers. Canada’s targets include Chen Quanguo, former Communist Party chief in the Xinjiang region, and Wu Yingjie, Communist Party head in Tibet between 2016 and 2021.
