Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were detained in China for more than 1,000 days, accused of espionage. They returned to Canada on Sept. 24, 2021
Xi Jinpings ascent to the pinnacle of power within China and the Chinese Communist Party has brought with it a more assertive foreign policy in all directions. Under his leadership, China has eschewed Deng Xiao Pings wisdom of tao guang yang hui, to keep a low profile, and strayed
China has been exercising hostage diplomacy for a long time to pressure its rivals and superpowers in an attempt to get some leverages for Beijing benefits bu
Daphne Bramham: For Canadians sake, Canada has to stand up to China Opinion: Canda s silence on China has left many Hongkongers Canadian passport holders, permanent residency card holders, and others in a fearful quandary
Author of the article: Daphne Bramham
Publishing date: Apr 29, 2021 • 4 hours ago • 4 minute read • Former lawmaker and barrister Martin Lee arrives at West Kowloon court ahead of a sentencing hearing on April 16 in Hong Kong. Seven prominent democratic figures, including Lee, Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai, and Margaret Ng, were convicted of unauthorized assembly. Photo by Anthony Kwan /Getty Images
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The silence is deafening from a Canadian government paralyzed and unwilling to say anything that might offend China, whether it’s the genocide of Uyghur people or a new Hong Kong law that could bar people, including foreigners, from leaving the territory.
Eyes of the world on China as Canadians Kovrig and Spavor face closed trials in Beijing nationalpost.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nationalpost.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.