Beijing's embassy in Ottawa said the executions were due to drug crimes and noted that China does not recognize dual citizenship.

The embassy spokesperson said Beijing “fully guaranteed the rights and interests of the Canadian nationals concerned," and urged Canada's government to “stop making irresponsible remarks.” ...

adding that she and former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau had asked for clemency in the drug-related accusations involving the dual citizens. Beijing’s embassy in Ottawa said that the ...

The embassy spokesperson said Beijing “fully guaranteed the rights and interests of the Canadian nationals concerned," and urged Canada's government to “stop making irresponsible remarks.” ...

Four Canadians were executed in China on drug-related charges earlier this year, Canadian authorities have confirmed. All of them were dual citizens and their identities have been withheld, Canada's ...