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MP's Uyghur Labor Query Sparks Controversy

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Liberal MP Michael Ma faced backlash for questioning reports of Uyghur forced labor in Chinas electric vehicle industry during a House of Commons committee meeting. Despite Canadas recognition of Chinas genocide against Uyghurs, Ma pressed a witness on the veracity of these claims, drawing criticism from both Conservatives and Uyghur advocates. Ma later apologized on social media, but the incident underscores ongoing human rights concerns in trade talks with China, with many awaiting Prime Minister Mark Carneys stance.

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