The Chinese embassy in Canada has issued a strong condemnation of Ottawa's decision to declare persona non grata a consular official and vows to take resolute countermeasures, the embassy spokesperson said in a statement.
"On 8th May, the Canadian side blatantly declared one consular official from the Chinese Consulate General in Toronto persona non grata based on rumors of the so-called 'China Interference' hyped up by some politicians and media. This has seriously violated international law, basic norms governing international relations and the related bilateral agreements and sabotaged the China-Canada relations.
The Chinese side strongly condemns and firmly opposes this and has lodged stern protest with the Canadian side. The Chinese side will take resolute countermeasures and all consequences arising therefrom shall be borne by the Canadian side," the spokesperson said in a statement to Sputnik on Monday.
The embassy urged Ottawa to refrain from further degrading bilateral relations noting that if Canadian authorities act "wantonly and arbitrarily," Beijing will strongly react.
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Canada on Monday expelled Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei, who was accused of being involved in a plot to intimidate Conservative lawmaker Michael Chong and his relatives in Hong Kong.
“Canada has decided to declare persona non grata Mr. Zhao Wei. I have been clear: we will not tolerate any form of foreign interference in our internal affairs," said Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly in a statement.
"Diplomats in Canada have been warned that if they engage in this type of behavior, they will be sent home," she added.
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China has declared Canadian Consul in Shanghai Jennifer Lynn Lalonde persona non grata, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday.
ReplyDelete"As a reciprocal countermeasure in·reaction·to Canada’s unscrupulous move, China decides to declare Jennifer Lynn Lalonde, consul of the Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai persona non grata, who has been asked to leave China no·later·than May 13. China reserves the right to further react," the statement said.