Trudeau says Canada will not stop calling out China for 'coercive diplomacy'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday said his government will not stop standing up for human rights in China — or calling out Beijing for its "coercive" approach to diplomacy.

Trudeau says that includes the situation in Hong Kong, where pro-democracy activists have been protesting a widely criticized national security law imposed on the territory by Beijing.

On Thursday, the Chinese ambassador to Canada warned Ottawa against granting asylum to Hong Kong residents fleeing the situation, saying it amounts to interfering in its internal affairs.

Cong Peiwu said if Canada cares about 300,000 Canadian citizens in Hong Kong — and Canadian companies doing business there - it should support efforts to fight what he called fight violent crime.

Trudeau says that Canadians need to know their government will stand up for them around the world.

Trudeau has said that China is engaging in coercive diplomacy by imprisoning two Canadian men in retaliation for the arrest of a Chinese high-tech executive on an American extradition warrant.

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[brendagerhard]

Seriously? Who sold us out to begin with?

[BathtubBass]

Talking about it is a start, actions speak louder than words though.

[wokdemiddlepath]

Nice rehearsed question
This man couldn’t lead a drama class let alone a country .

[BathtubBass]

Support Local. If it says MADE IN CHINA put it back on the shelf!

[kieronbond]

We don't have the same definition of standing up. He's all talk with no action. Our allies are taking actions, they are standing up against China, while all he does is talk.

[lawrencejohanson]

Give the money losing casino's in Ontario another 200 million.They really need it, even though countless Canadians are going hungry every day.

[tragicallyklef]

Well, how about that? He "said" he's going to to his job! Now, will he actually, "do it"????

[cococly]

Hey Mr. PM, we care about your actions more than what you say. DO something!

[zabiamiri]

At least speaking is better than being quite, germany should Be ashamed

[blattimus]

"You know, there's a level of of admiration I actually have for China because their basic dictatorship is allowing them to actually turn their economy around on a dime..."
- The Kootenay Groper

[timconnor]

Human rights in China? Look at what happens to the Uyghurs and the Hong Kong people and try to justify why China should not be called out.

[andrewwalsh]

I don’t care much for Trudeau but at least he showing some backbone on China and he has continued to speak and try to get the 2 Mike’s back.
And hasn’t given up Meng. I’m conservative don’t like Trudeau much but on this I stand on guard! 🇨🇦🍻

[kendac]

Hey Trudeau I am still waiting for the budget to balance itself, like you said it would years ago.

[dlkf]

I hope to see more active involvement rather than speech.

[delmariecrandall]

Thanks for the clear, strong message you gave for us regarding China's Communist regime.

[ricosuave]

We need to stand up on our own and tell China where to go. And our allies are in bed with China. Stop this game and cut off all trade. We need to grow up and defend ourselves. Getting CCP out of our political system would be a good start. Prosecute them and go after their criminal assets. But we don’t want to be seen as instigators. Vote people. Vote for who ever is going to hold China culpable.

[allenmartens]

This guy couldn't rescue a kitten out of a willow bush .2 mikeals r doomed

[johnsebar]

little potato, all empty talk, never action well maybe he will wiggle his finger at them.

[danny]

We got rid of a perfectly good pm in PM Harper.

[dylanbacklund]

Means absolutely nothing coming from Trudeau as far as I know he's doing this to actually help them by seeming less partisan.