Canada Sanctions Eight Chinese Officials Over Human Rights Abuses

Canada has sanctioned eight Chinese officials for alleged human rights violations in Xinjiang, Tibet, and against Falun Gong practitioners. Targets include Chen Quanguo, former Xinjiang Communist Party chief, and Wu Yingjie, ex-Tibet Party head. According to Canada’s foreign ministry, China’s detention of over a million Uygurs since 2017 involves psychological, physical, and sexual abuse. The sanctions freeze assets and prohibit financial dealings. Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly urged China to end repression and honor human rights commitments. Beijing denies the allegations. Similar sanctions have been imposed by the U.S., UK, and EU.