The executive director of the Canada Tibet Committee has issued a stark warning to a Canadian parliamentary panel regarding China's expanding transnational repression efforts. In a recent testimony, the director highlighted how Beijing is increasingly targeting dissidents and critics overseas, including those in Canada, through surveillance, intimidation, and other coercive measures.
Key Concerns Raised
The Canada Tibet Committee's executive director emphasized that China's transnational repression is not limited to Tibetans but extends to a broader range of individuals and groups perceived as threats to the Chinese government. These activities include digital surveillance, harassment of family members in China, and even physical threats.
Impact on the Tibetan Community
The Tibetan community in Canada has been particularly affected, with many individuals reporting increased scrutiny and fear of reprisals. The director urged the Canadian government to take stronger action to protect the rights and safety of Tibetan exiles and other targeted groups.
Call for International Response
The testimony also called for a coordinated international response to address China's transnational repression, suggesting that Canada should work with allies to impose sanctions on individuals and entities involved in such activities. The director stressed that these measures are essential to uphold human rights and democratic values.
The warning comes amid growing global concern over China's use of legal and extra-legal means to silence dissent beyond its borders. The Canadian panel has yet to announce specific actions in response to the testimony.
