Beijing issues furious response after Canada condemns repressive actions

Canada leads more than 40 countries in voicing concern over Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Tibet, sparking clash at UN

Canada has led more than 40 countries in expressing serious concerns over Beijing's repressive actions in Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Tibet, prompting a furious response from Beijing over Canada's colonial history.

The exchange at the UN human rights council on Tuesday marks the latest downturn in relations between Canada and China, which have deteriorated steadily as the two countries clash over human rights, trade and allegations of hostage diplomacy".