Appointing a special envoy a chance for ‘moral suasion’ to China, experts say

There is speculation in political circles that the Liberal government may appoint a special envoy to China.

Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland addressing reporters in the new House foyer on Jan. 29. During the scrum, she did not rule out appointing a special envoy when asked about it.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY NEIL MOSS

February 4, 2019

Dispatching a special envoy to Beijing amid the Huawei dispute could contain tensions between Canada and China and maybe lead to some form of lenience for the two Canadians currently detained, experts say, although one former diplomat warns such a move could sow more c...

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