"Chan Thao Phoumy, a 62-year-old Frenchman born in Laos, was executed despite the efforts of the French authorities, including efforts to obtain a pardon on humanitarian grounds for our compatriot."
"The ministry reaffirmed France's opposition to the death penalty everywhere and in all circumstances and called for its universal abolition."
"China treats defendants of different nationalities equally, handles cases strictly and fairly in accordance with the law and protects the lawful rights and treatment of the parties involved."
Chan Thao Phoumy, a 62-year-old Frenchman, was executed in China for drug trafficking despite France's efforts for a humanitarian pardon. The French foreign ministry expressed consternation over the execution and highlighted violations of his rights, including lack of access to the final court hearing. France reiterated its opposition to the death penalty and called for its universal abolition. China's foreign ministry stated that it treats defendants equally and handles cases strictly according to the law.
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