China weaponizing residential school "mass graves" narrative to deflect criticism
Chinese officials have used Kamloops residential school to deflect criticism of human rights in Xinjiang, arguing Canada is not in a position to criticize China’s treatment of Uyghurs.
Newly released federal documents show China has been using Canada’s Kamloops “mass grave” controversy as a political shield to deflect criticism of its own human rights record, turning a domestic issue into a foreign propaganda talking point.
Access-to-Information records show Global Affairs Canada told Chinese officials it regretted the “mass grave” at the former Kamloops residential school and urged China not to repeat Canada’s past mistakes, according to Blacklock’s.
