BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press briefing on Thursday that Canada should respect the spirit of the rule of law and stop interfering in China's judiciary sovereignty.
Mao made the remarks in response to a media query on Canada's condemnation over China for executing Canadian citizens on drug-related charges.
Mao said combating drug-related crimes is the responsibility of all countries, and China is a country that upholds the rule of law. The law treats everyone the same regardless of nationality, she said, adding that the Chinese judicial authorities handle those cases justly in strict accordance with the law, and the lawful rights of the defendants and the consular rights of the Canadian side are fully protected as stipulated by the law. ■
