Canada must move quickly to stand up for democracy in Hong Kong, activists say CBC News


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Canada must swiftly censure China's ruling Communist Party over its crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong, activists told MPs studying Ottawa's fractious relationship with Beijing. Canada should work with other countries to invoke sanctions against Chinese officials for human rights violations, said Cherie Wong, executive director of Alliance Canada Hong Kong. Wong warned MPs on the House of Commons special committee on Canada-China relations Tuesday there is "a short window to act" before Beijing completely shuts down freedom of movement in Hong Kong. Gloria Fung, president of Canada-Hong Kong Link, echoed the call to sanction Hong Kong and Chinese officials...