Liberal MP Michael Ma sorry after confusion over remarks on forced labour in China
Liberal MP Michael Ma apologized for casting doubt on reports of human rights abuses in China during a parliamentary committee hearing. Ma's remarks were misinterpreted as referring to the western province of Xinjiang, but he claimed he was actually referring to the southern city of Shenzhen.
MP Michael Ma apologized for his remarks on forced labour in China. He had asked an expert if she had witnessed forced labour in Shenzhen, which was misreported as referring to Xinjiang. Ma clarified that his questions were about auto manufacturing in Shenzhen, not Xinjiang. The misunderstanding sparked debate and outrage during the committee hearing. Ma condemned forced labour in all its forms and apologized for any confusion caused. The incident occurred during a hearing on Canadian restrictions on Chinese electric vehicles.
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