Genocide Vote Pressures Trudeau to Take Harder Line on China
- Canadian legislature passes motion decrying abuse of Uighurs
- Move will exacerbate feud over top Huawei executive’s case
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Canada’s legislature passed a motion designating China’s actions against its Uighur Muslim minority as genocide, increasing pressure on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to toughen his approach to Beijing.
Lawmakers approved a declaration Monday afternoon recognizing “that a genocide is currently being carried out by the People’s Republic of China.” Though non-binding, the decision represents a clear signal from lawmakers they want Trudeau to maintain pressure on China over human rights.