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Will Carney stay silent about China violating press freedom and human rights?
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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Hong Kong media publisher Jimmy Lai being sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Chinese government-controlled court. They examine what this means for press freedom and human rights in Hong Kong, criticize the Carney government's muted response, and argue that Lai's imprisonment violates the 1997 Sino-British treaty guaranteeing democratic freedoms. They then explore Canada's reluctance to confront China's authoritarian actions and the costs of prioritizing trade relations over democratic principles.
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CREDITS:
Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer
Elia Gross - Editor
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts
Chiang Ying-ying/AP Photo - Photo Credit
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