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Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China "has never had and has no interest in interfering in Canada's internal affairs" but that "we are resolute in defending our sovereignty" and "opposing actions that interfere in China’s internal affairs.".Hinting consequences - China's foreign ministry and its embassy in Ottawa have both issued responses to the possible expulsion: and you can conduct these activities with zero consequences." "If we do not take that course of action, we are basically putting a giant billboard for all authoritarian states around the world that says we are open to foreign interference.Wei Zhao, should be on the first plane out or declared persona non grata." "It is inexplicable that this diplomat hasn't been told to leave the country already and I would hope that the deputy ministers informing the Ambassador that this individual, Mr."With respect to interests, economic or otherwise, I cannot think of an interest more important to the Canadian state than the protection, the safety, and the security of its own citizens here on its own soil.".

'Send him packing' - MP Michael Chong demanded the immediate expulsion of the Toronto consulate diplomat in question Zhao Wei: We will take a decision thoughtfully, we will take a decision that has the best interests of Canadians and democracy in mind.

"We're assessing different options including the expulsion of diplomats.

Joly added that "interests, including economic interests, consular interests, and also diplomatic interests will be affected," stating that "that is why my Deputy Minister right now is meeting with the Chinese Ambassador and summoning him.".

I think it's important that Canadians know what we've learned from the two Michaels. the PRC will take action."

“We're assessing the consequences that we'll be facing in case of diplomatic expulsion, because there will be consequences.

'We will take action' - In a heated exchange in a House committee, Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly indicated that the Chinese Ambassador to Canada had been summoned: Upon revelations of Chinese harassment of Conservative MP Michael Chong over his 2021 sponsorship of the House of Commons' motion on Uyghur genocide recognition, Ottawa is now actively considering the expulsion of a Chinese diplomat.

The Prospects for Regional Cooperation Concerning the Situation in Afghanistanįor the Centre for International Policy Studies, Senior Fellow Ahmad Farid Tookhy writes that "geopolitical rivalries among regional states mean that the prospects for effective joint action among them to bring about peace and stability in Afghanistan are indeed slim." TOP STORIES Ottawa Considers Expelling Chinese Diplomat Over MP Targeting

Also refer to the rolling applications ongoing for our newly-launched Young Fellowship program. Learn more and apply for these opportunities by May 15. IPD is hiring multiple remote and paid internship positions to support our programming on the Middle East, Asia, and more. *This edition was published immediately before the formal expulsions of respective Chinese and Canadian diplomats.įirst, here's the latest from IPD: IPD'S ROUNDUP We're Hiring: Internship and Young Fellowship Opportunities This week's edition of IPD's Canada-China Brief covers the possible expulsion of a Chinese diplomat, China's newly-revised counter-espionage law, and more.