OTTAWA — China’s ambassador to Canada says the bilateral relationship is now at “rock bottom” compared to any time since diplomatic ties were first established decades ago. Lu did not mention Meng’s arrest — but he said the China-Canada relationship is now facing serious difficulties. He said China has long valued its relationship with Canada, particularly since it was one of the first Western countries to establish diplomatic ties with the Asian country. “It saddens us that the current China-Canada relations are ‘at a freezing point’ and face huge difficulties. Lu also warned Canada to “stop the moves that undermine the interests of China.”In recent months, Beijing’s envoy has used strong words when talking about the relationship.

Source: National Post May 24, 2019 02:00 UTC