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Hours after Ottawa expelled Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei for interfering in the country’s politics, Beijing told Canadian diplomat Jennifer Lynn Lalonde to leave the country
No less than 150,000 people expected to march in defense of their rights and to celebrate diversity in the streets of Brussels
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government's decision to expel a Chinese diplomat Monday sends a direct message to Beijing that Canada will not be intimidated.
Saint-Jacques also said he does not expect China to resort to economic sanctions because Beijing is trying to reassure foreign companies that they can work there after draconian COVID-19 restrictions were dropped. Beijing has this year rolled out the red carpet for Western leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, and China's Premier Li Qiang has reached out to corporate leaders to ensure them the country is now open for business.
Former envoy says 'it's about time' Ottawa sends message to Beijing, calls for public inquiry