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Canada says it will suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong (Adds comment by Canadian foreign minister, political background) OTTAWA, July 3 (Reuters) - Canada is suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in the wake of China's move to impose national security legislation on the former British colony, top officials said on Friday. In a statement, Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne also said Ottawa would not permit the export of sensitive military items to Hong Kong, which is home to around 300,000 Canadians. The new legislation came into effect this week despite protests from Hong Kongers and Western nations, setting...
