China News Agency, Toronto, August 10th. The spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Canada strongly condemned the statement made by the Canadian Foreign Minister on the Schellenberg case on the 10th, criticizing Canada for its statement that it is unacceptable to law, unreasonable, and unreasonable.

  Canadian Foreign Minister Garno issued a statement on the same day, blaming the Chinese Court of Justice for the second-instance public verdict of the Canadian defendant Schellenberg’s drug smuggling appeal case.

The spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Canada responded that this move by the Canadian side seriously violated China's judicial sovereignty and violated the spirit of the rule of law.

  The spokesperson of the embassy pointed out that the Canadian side has declared that it is not tolerant of the law.

Article 347 of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China clearly stipulates that smuggling, trafficking, transporting, manufacturing heroin or methamphetamine more than 50 grams are punishable by 15 years of imprisonment, life imprisonment, or death.

The High Court of Liaoning Province held a public hearing in accordance with the law and found that Schellenberg was involved in organized international drug trafficking and smuggled 222.035 kilograms of methamphetamine with others. The amount of smuggled drugs was particularly huge. Xie was the principal offender and his actions constituted the crime of drug smuggling.

The facts found in the original judgment were clear, the evidence was reliable and sufficient, the conviction was accurate, the sentence was appropriate, and the trial procedures were legal. The appeal was rejected in accordance with the law and the original judgment was upheld.

The spokesperson replied: "The Chinese Court of Justice strictly handles the case in accordance with the law. What qualifications does Canada have to make irresponsible remarks to the relevant Chinese courts in handling cases in accordance with the law?"

  The spokesperson pointed out that Canada’s statement was unreasonable.

Equality before the law is the true spirit of the rule of law.

China is a friendly country and a country ruled by law.

Whoever violates Chinese laws must be severely punished in accordance with the law, and no one is allowed to have the privilege of going beyond the law.

Nationality is by no means illegal and arrogant capital.

Canada has repeatedly advertised itself as a country under the rule of law and advocated the so-called "judicial independence." Some politicians and the media have repeatedly attacked China's judicial system, and now they make unreasonable comments on China's trial of cases involving citizens in Canada. This is extremely absurd and extremely fake.

  The spokesperson pointed out that Canada’s statement was unreasonable.

Drug crimes are recognized as serious crimes in the world and cause great social harm.

At present, the international drug crime situation is severe. Both the international community and the Chinese people generally demand severe punishment for drug crimes in accordance with the law.

Canada is also a victim of drug smuggling.

The Canadian side seeks "extra-legal grace" and "leniency" for Canadian drug traffickers in China. How can social justice be done? How can the legitimate rights and interests of the Chinese people and their families who have suffered drug abuse be protected?

  The spokesperson emphasized that China will never allow drug dealers from any country to harm or poison the Chinese people. The law is not a trifle. China requires Canada to earnestly respect China's judicial sovereignty, be cautious in words and deeds, and stop making any irresponsible remarks so as to avoid self-humiliation. (Finish)