Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang

[Global Times-Global Network Report Reporter Bai Yunyi] Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau stated on the 21st that he did not intend to make concessions in diplomatic and trade disputes with China. He claimed, "We have long-term experience of successfully dealing directly with larger partner countries. We do not want to escalate, but we will not retreat." In response, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang responded on the 22nd that it is reasonable not to shout loudly, and justice is at home in the people. China urges Canada to immediately release Meng Wanzhou and return home safely.

Geng Shuang said at the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held that day that China-Canada relations are currently encountering serious difficulties, and the responsibility lies entirely with Canada. He said that reason should not be raised loudly, and justice should be in the heart. China urges Canada to reflect on its mistakes, take China's solemn position and concerns seriously, and immediately release Meng Wanzhou and return home safely.

According to foreign media reports, Trudeau also stated that there are 300,000 Canadian citizens in Hong Kong, and the Canadian government is paying close attention to the development of the situation, and claimed that China "needs to exercise restraint and respect the right of peaceful assembly." In response, Geng Shuang responded that China has noticed that Canada has frequently spoken out on Hong Kong-related issues and made some wrong remarks. The Hong Kong issue is purely China's internal affairs and does not allow any country, organization or individual to interfere. "Canada has no right or qualification to discuss Hong Kong affairs. We hope that Canada can abide by basic international law and international affairs norms and stop making irresponsible remarks on Hong Kong issues."