Chinese envoy silent over effect of cabinet’s abstention from Uyghur genocide vote

Ambassador Cong Peiwu says that MPs who voted for the Feb. 22 motion to recognize the Uyghur genocide did so to 'secure political gains' and said allegations of genocide are 'lies of the century.'

Ambassador Cong Peiwu, pictured on March 12, 2020, says that MPs who voted for the Feb. 22 motion to recognize the Uyghur genocide did so to 'secure political gains.'The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

News

BY NEIL MOSS

March 3, 2021

The Chinese ambassador to Canada is keeping mum about the effect of the federal cabinet's abstention in a non-binding vote in which the House of Commons recognized the persecution of Uyghur Muslims as constituting genocide. Ambassador Cong Peiwu didn't address repeated questions if the cabinet abst...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Today’s Headlines Newsletter

Your quick scan of the news you need each weekday to be the smartest person in the room.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy