The Canadian government has confirmed that four of its citizens were executed in China earlier this year on drug-related charges. Ottawa has strongly condemned the executions, calling them irreversible and inconsistent with human dignity. Beijing defended its actions, stating that the individuals were convicted of drug crimes and emphasizing that China does not recognize dual citizenship. The revelation comes amid rising tensions between Canada and China, with recent trade disputes over tariffs on electric vehicles and agricultural products further straining relations. The identities of the executed individuals have not been disclosed at the request of their families.
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Canada says China executed four Canadians earlier this year
Beijing's embassy in Ottawa said the executions were due to drug crimes and noted that China does not recognize dual citizenship.
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Canadians executed in China, Global Affairs Canada confirms
Canadian citizens were executed in China earlier this year, Global Affairs Canada confirms with CityNews. “Canada strongly condemns China’s use of the death penalty, which is irreversible and inconsistent with basic human dignity,” Global Affairs Canada said in a statement.
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Ottawa condemns China for executing Canadians as Beijing points to drug crime
China imposed retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian farm and food imports earlier this month, after Canada imposed duties in October on Chinese-made electric vehicles and steel and aluminum products. Beijing has bemoaned Ottawa following the U.S. in restricting the sale of Chinese goods, particularly electric vehicles.
