China uses arbitrary detentions as a political tool, says Canada’s Justin Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday accused Beijing of using “arbitrary detentions” as a tool in pursuit of political goals — the latest broadside in a diplomatic and trade row with China. Western allies, he said, have expressed concerns about the tactic that observers described as “hostage diplomacy.” Canada’s relations with China soured after its arrest of … Continue reading China uses arbitrary detentions as a political tool, says Canada’s Justin Trudeau