ANALYSIS: Why Foreign Minister Joly Is Visiting China at This Time

ANALYSIS: Why Foreign Minister Joly Is Visiting China at This Time
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly speaks with reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons in Ottawa, on April 15, 2024. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
Omid Ghoreishi
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Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly’s visit to China comes at a time when there’s increased scrutiny of the Beijing regime’s meddling in Canada and harassment of the diaspora community, raising questions about the timing of the trip.
An ongoing public commission is currently examining China’s interference in federal elections and other areas of society. And just this month, the RCMP in Quebec took the unusual step of launching a public campaign calling for tips about Beijing’s harassment of Canada’s Chinese diaspora.