Canada’s Foreign Minister Melanie Joly announced the execution of four Canadians in China, indicating the incidents are relatively rare for Westerners. Both she and former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sought clemency for the dual citizens facing drug-related accusations. While Joly condemned the executions, a spokesperson from China's embassy reiterated their stance on severe drug penalties, affirming that the evidence against the Canadians was substantial. The two countries' relationship remains tense, exacerbated by trade disputes in recent months.
"We strongly condemn the executions," Joly told reporters in Ottawa. "I asked personally for leniency ... They were all dual citizens."
"China always imposes severe penalties on drug-related crimes," a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy said. "The facts of the crimes committed by the Canadian nationals involved in the cases are clear, and the evidence is solid and sufficient."
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