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China irked by Canadian motion on South China Sea/West Philippine Sea
Topic Started: Apr 26 2018, 07:24 AM (179 Views)
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Beijing: Canada Senate motion on South China Sea stirs 'troubles'
Andrea Hopkins, Reuters

Posted at Apr 26 2018 06:51 AM

OTTAWA - A nonbinding motion by Canada's Senate calling for an end to Chinese actions in the disputed South China Sea is irresponsible and will "stir up troubles," a Chinese embassy spokesman said on Wednesday.

The Senate, whose members are not elected, passed the measure on Tuesday condemning China's "hostile behavior" in the South China Sea, complicating efforts by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to improve relations with China.

China's construction of islands and military facilities in the South China Sea, through which some $3 trillion in trade passes annually, has sparked concerns that Beijing is seeking to restrict free movement and extend its strategic reach.

Canadian Conservative Senator Thanh Hai Ngo, who sponsored the motion, said he wants Trudeau's Liberal government to take a lead role in urging all parties in the dispute to recognize international laws and cease all activities that would escalate the dispute.


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