Chinese Ambassador to Canada Ends His Tenure, Global Affairs Confirms

Published on April 19, 2024

China’s Ambassador to Canada Cong Peiwu has concluded his tenure, the department of foreign affairs has confirmed. “Former Ambassador Cong concluded his posting to Canada (duration 2019-2024),” Global Affairs Canada (GAC) stated in an email on April 19. Yong Zhao has been appointed as chargé d’affaires ad interim. Mr. Cong’s tenure coincided with the arrest of Huawei senior executive Meng Wanzhou and Beijing’s retaliatory detention of Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. These incidents strained the relationship between Ottawa and Beijing, despite earlier efforts by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to seek closer ties with China. The GAC did not specify the reasons for Mr. Cong’s departure but noted that it was informed in advance, adhering to standard diplomatic protocols. It added that the typical tenure for a diplomatic posting to Canada ranges from four to five years....

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