China executed four Canadian nationals recently, prompting strong condemnation from Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly. She stated that she had personally requested clemency, alongside former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Canadian government has emphasized the importance of respecting the families' privacy. According to Chinese authorities, the executed individuals were guilty of serious drug offenses, which are met with severe penalties in China. The latest incidents underscore deteriorating relations between Canada and China, fueled by trade tensions and allegations of foreign interference in Canadian elections.
We strongly condemn the executions that did happen against Canadians in China," Joly said. "I asked personally for leniency ... They were all dual citizens."
Drug-related crime is a severe crime recognized worldwide as extremely harmful to society," the statement sent to the Globe said. "China always imposes severe penalties on drug-related crimes..."
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