Canada says it will suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong
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03 July, 2020, 09:30 pm
Last modified: 03 July, 2020, 09:36 pm
In a statement, Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne also said Ottawa would not permit the export of sensitive military items to Hong Kong
FILE PHOTO: Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Francois-Philippe Champagne speaks during news conference in Riga, Latvia March 2, 2020. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins
Canada is suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in the wake of China's move to impose national security legislation on the former British colony, a top official said on Friday.
In a statement, Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne also said Ottawa would not permit the export of sensitive military items to Hong Kong, which is home to around 300,000 Canadians.
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