China Holds 97 Canadians in Prison, Government Says

China holds 97 Canadians in prison, surpassing those held by other foreign states except the United States, according to government records. Citing privacy reasons, Global Affairs Canada declined to reveal specifics on individual cases related to potential human rights concerns. In an Inquiry of Ministry dated Dec. 12, the government acknowledged that China detains 93 Canadians, while Hong Kong holds four, as first reported by Blacklock’s Reporter. This disclosure came in response to questions posed by Conservative MP Garnett Genuis on Oct. 25, asking “How many Canadian citizens are detained or incarcerated abroad?” Only the United States surpasses China in the number of Canadians in custody, with 557 individuals incarcerated. Coming after China, Australia ranks third with 28 Canadians detained, and Japan closely follows with 24 individuals. In addition, there are 16 Canadians in the United Kingdom, 12 in France, and nine in Turkey. According to the Inquiry, a total of 910 Canadians are held globally in foreign custody, including nine Canadians who are held by non-state actors....