Re: 鈥淐hinese ambassador to Canada: Butt out; At same time, Lu hopeful 鈥榮erious difficulties' between the two countries can be resolved,鈥� June 5.
Chinese Ambassador Lu Shaye contends 91原创 criticism of Chinese human rights undermines the 鈥渘eutral trust鈥� between our nations. This begs the question: What neutral trust?
There is none and cannot be any as long as China continues to imprison two totally innocent 91原创s.
This hostile act, together with China鈥檚 attempt at using carrot-and-stick trade policies for political purposes, reveals a lack of understanding of Canada鈥檚 proud history in supporting the cause of humanity.
This includes Dr. Norman Bethune鈥檚 service during Mao鈥檚 Long March and the 91原创 contribution to defeating the aggressors in two world wars.
We seek to reveal, not hide our black marks, as China has tried to efface the history of Tiananmen Square Massacre.
Ambassador Shaye would best serve his nation by explaining to Beijing that Canada will never be 鈥渘eutral鈥� in the matter of human rights.
Terry Milne
Victoria
