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Canada Suspends Extradition Treaty with Hong Kong

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   Canada suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong Friday after
   local authorities moved swiftly to implement China's new security law
   in the territory.

   Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his country is a firm
   believer in the principle of one country, two systems for Hong Kong and
   will support the demands of its people for freedom and democracy.

   "Canada joins the international community in expressing its grave
   concern with the passage of national security legislation for Hong Kong
   by mainland China'¦," said Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada.
   "We will continue to support the many connections between Canada and
   Hong Kong while also standing up for its people. In the days and weeks
   to come. We're also looking at additional measures, including around
   immigration."

   "Canada will treat exports of sensitive goods to Hong Kong in the same
   way as those destined for mainland China," Trudeau said, adding that
   "effective immediately Canada will not permit the export of sensitive
   military items to Hong Kong."

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