Liberal MP sorry after confusion over remarks on forced labour in China
Canadian Liberal MP Michael Ma apologized for comments that cast doubt on reports of human rights abuses in China, specifically regarding forced labor. Ma clarified that his remarks were about the city of Shenzhen, not Xinjiang, where widespread abuses have been reported.
A Canadian MP has apologized for comments made during a parliamentary committee hearing. MP Michael Ma had asked an expert if she had witnessed forced labor in Shenzhen, China. His remarks were misinterpreted as referring to Xinjiang, where human rights abuses have been reported. Ma clarified that his questions were about auto manufacturing in Shenzhen. He condemned forced labor in all its forms and apologized for any confusion. The incident occurred during a hearing on Canadian restrictions on Chinese electric vehicles.
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