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Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, Oct. 14 (Reporter warmth) In response to Canadian officials accusing China of “coercive diplomacy,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Oct. 14 that China expresses strong dissatisfaction and determination by the deliberate confusion of the Canadian facts and the reissue of the relevant erroneous comments. Objection, he has made solemn representations to the Canadian side. What the Canadian side did in the Meng Wanzhou incident is truly a typical case of arbitrary detention and “coercive diplomacy.”
At the regular press conference that day, a journalist asked: Canadian leaders reportedly stated in an interview on October 13 that we will remain firmly committed to working with our allies to ensure that China will not “arbitrarily stop.” 2 The measures of “coercive diplomacy” by citizens of Canada and other countries is considered a successful strategy. On the same day, Canadian Foreign Minister Shang Pengfei issued a statement on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Canada and China, stating that the Canadian side is reviewing relations with China and building a new policy framework. for China, and accused China of engaging in “coercive diplomacy.” How does China respond to this?
Zhao Lijian said that the basic facts and questions that Canada must face squarely are: Why has so far not dared to admit that the cause of the difficulties encountered in China-Canada relations in the past two years is that Canada has stopped without reason to an innocent Chinese citizen, Meng Wanzhou, who has not violated any Canadian law? Among America’s many allies, why did only the Canadian government agree to cooperate with the United States in arresting Meng Wanzhou? Why did the Canadian side cover up the issue of information disclosure in the Bangladesh case and tried to prevent the disclosure of more documents involved in the case?
Zhao Lijian said it must be explained that the Canadian government has so far been afraid to face the above facts and explain the truth to the Canadian public, which is a manifestation of hypocrisy and weakness. What the Canadian side did in the Meng Wanzhou incident is truly a typical case of arbitrary detention and “coercive diplomacy.” The 1.4 billion Chinese and the international community can see this clearly.
“China’s position to attach importance to the development of China-Canada relations is consistent and clear. At the same time, only by upholding the principles of mutual respect and equal treatment, China-Canada relations can be stable and sustainable. Once again, we strongly urge Canada to correct its mistakes and immediately release Meng Wan. Ms. Zhou also allowed him to return to China safely, removed the obstacle hindering the development of China-Canada relations, and returned to get China-Canada relations back on track as soon as possible, “said Zhao Lijian.
