The executions may increase pressure on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to take a harder line on China in the coming weeks ahead of expected snap elections.

Beijing's embassy in Ottawa said the executions were due to drug crimes and noted that China does not recognize dual citizenship.

China has executed two men who committed deadly attacks that killed dozens in November, raising concerns about a surge in what are called “revenge on society crimes,” state media reported ...

Chinese actor and singer Zhang Yiyang was reportedly executed last year for murdering a teenager in 2022. He is the first known entertainer in mainland China to be executed for such a crime, Channel ...

Canada has strongly condemned China for executing four of its citizens who were convicted of drug-related crimes. This announcement was made by Canada’s foreign affairs minister, who expressed ...

4 Canadians Executed in China After Drug Convictions Canadian officials condemned the executions, with a former official saying they amounted to "cruel and inhumane punishment" ...

Canada has strongly condemned the execution of four Canadians despite urging clemency over drug-smuggling charges, in the latest case that has sparked diplomatic tension between the two countries ...

Canada’s foreign minister said the government would continue to ask for leniency from China for other Canadians in similar situations.

TORONTO — China executed four Canadians in recent months, Canada's foreign affairs minister said Wednesday. Such executions of Westerners are relatively rare. Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said ...