Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun on Tuesday addressed two key issues regarding Canada, rejecting allegations of election interference and defending China's trade measures.
Responding to reports that Canada has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over China's tariffs on Canadian agricultural and fishery products, Guo argued that China's countermeasures were "entirely justified, reasonable, and lawful." He accused Canada of violating WTO rules by imposing "discriminatory" restrictions on Chinese imports, disrupting trade order, and harming China's "legitimate rights."
Guo also dismissed claims by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) that China, along with India, Russia and Pakistan, may attempt to interfere in Canada's federal election on April 28, particularly through artificial intelligence. He asserted that China "adheres to a strict policy of non-interference" in other nations' internal affairs and has no interest in meddling in Canada's elections.
