Canada has strongly condemned China’s execution this year of four Canadians for drug offenses. The country has expressed its objection to China’s use of the death penalty against its citizens, following a public confirmation by the Chinese government.
The move is seen as part of Canada’s long-standing concerns over China’s treatment of its citizens abroad. Beijing has argued that it should respect the rule of law and not interfere with its judicial sovereignty.
China executed four Canadians, including two men and two women, on drug charges in 2023, according to publicly available information. This marks the latest instance where Canada has spoken out against China’s use of capital punishment against its citizens abroad.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/03/20/canada-china-executions-drugs-death-penalty