China’s envoy to Canada leaves post after 5 years amid brewing tensions

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The Chinese diplomat’s exit came as the diplomatic relations between the two nations nose-dived into an abyss China’s Ambassador to Canada Cong Peiwu left his post after nearly five years, amid brewing tensions between the two nations. According to a representative for Global Affairs Canada, Cong Peiwu has returned to China. However, the Chinese embassy in Ottawa has declined to comment on the matter, CBC News reported. Peiwu served as China’s ambassador to Canada since 2019 and the news of his exit was first reported by multiple news outlets. The Chinese diplomat’s exit came as the diplomatic relations between the...