Xi’s ‘Dismissive’ Demeanour Toward Trudeau a Result of Weakness on China Policy, National Security: Senator

Xi’s ‘Dismissive’ Demeanour Toward Trudeau a Result of Weakness on China Policy, National Security: Senator
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Bali, Indonesia, Nov. 15, 2022. Adam Scotti/Prime Minister's Office/Handout via REUTERS
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s “dismissive” behaviour toward Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the G20 summit is a result of the Liberal government’s failure to treat national security issues seriously, says Conservative Senator Leo Housakos. Other Tory lawmakers are calling for stronger actions to address Beijing’s interference in Canada.

At the sidelines of the G20 conference on Nov. 16, Xi confronted Trudeau, saying he shouldn’t have “leaked” their earlier discussion to the media. In a widely circulated video Xi was seen reprimanding Trudeau, saying through an interpreter that “That’s not how, the way the conversation was conducted.”