China has called on Canada to respect its judicial sovereignty and refrain from interfering in its legal processes. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks on Thursday during a regular press conference.
Her comments came after reports that Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said China had executed four Canadian citizens in recent months for drug-related offenses.
Mao emphasized that combating drug-related crimes is a responsibility shared by all nations. “The law treats everyone equally, regardless of nationality,” she stated. “Chinese judicial authorities handle these cases justly and in strict accordance with the law.”
She added that the lawful rights of the defendants and the consular rights of the Canadian side were fully protected as stipulated by law.
