The Canadian government is suspending an extradition treaty with Hong Kong in light of the implementation this week by China of a new national security law that criminalizes virtually all forms of dissent. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told journalists following that announcement that the export of sensitive military items to Hong Kong is also now prohibited.
- Canada’s foreign minister discussed Hong Kong on call with U.S., Britain: official
- National security law for Hong Kong not ‘doom and gloom,’ Carrie Lam says
- Hong Kong ‘very disappointed’ over Canada’s suspension of extradition treaty: officials