Champagne Prioritizes Human Rights in China Trade Talks

Finance Minister Francois Philippe Champagne just wrapped up a five-day trade mission to China,

where he made it clear the human rights and supply.

Chain integrity topped his talks with officials.

He stressed his point repeatedly during meetings with top figures like Vice Premier,

He Lifeeng, and Finance Minister Laon Fouan, all while pushing.

Deeper ties and financial services alongside Bank of Canada,

Governor Tiff Maclam and Canadian Bank leaders.

This visit builds on Prime Minister Mark Carney's January trip,

the first by a Canadian Prime Minister in eight years,

amid ongoing concerns over forced labor.

Just last week, liberal MP Michael Ma faced backlash for questioning forced labor reports,

later apologizing while Carney acknowledged risks of child,

and forced labor in parts of China and expected Champagne to raise it.

Champagne also drew a line on a potential deal with Chinese EV Maker leap motor

as Stellantis' idled Brampton Plan, vowing to hold them to.

Commitments made to Canada and local workers,

keeping supply chain ethics front and center as these talks evolve.

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