In a significant move, China announced countermeasures against two Canadian organizations and 20 of their personnel, effective December 21, 2024. 🇨🇳🇨🇦
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs unveiled the decision on Saturday, targeting the \"Uygur Rights Advocacy Project\" and the \"Canada-Tibet Committee.\" As part of these measures, China has frozen both organizations' assets within the country. Additionally, all transactions and cooperation between Chinese individuals or organizations and these entities are now prohibited.
For the 20 individuals involved, their assets in China have been frozen. They are also barred from engaging in transactions or cooperation with Chinese entities. Moreover, these individuals will not be issued visas and are denied entry into China, including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao. 🛂✋
The list includes 15 personnel from the \"Uygur Rights Advocacy Project,\" such as executive director Mehmet Tohti, director of policy and advocacy Jasmine Kainth, and several legal and policy advisors. From the \"Canada-Tibet Committee,\" the measures affect chair Samphe Lhalungpa, vice-chair Luisa Durante, executive director Sherap Therchin, and other key members.
This development marks a notable escalation in the tensions between China and Canada, reflecting the complexities of international relations in our rapidly changing world. 🌍
Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story!
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China takes countermeasures against 2 Canadian institutions, 20 people
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