Q: Question from the media: An official from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) stated that Canada’s elections could face the threat of foreign interference. The CSIS is closely monitoring China, Russia, India, and Pakistan. The official claimed that China might attempt to interfere in Canada’s elections. What is China’s comment on this?

A: The Chinese side has repeatedly stated its position on the so-called issue of foreign interference, firmly opposing the baseless slander and defamation of China without factual evidence.

China follows the principle of non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs and has never, nor has any interest in, interfering in Canada's internal affairs. The label of "foreign interference" will never be placed on China. The Canadian election is an internal matter of Canada and is not related to China. However, the Chinese side firmly opposes linking Canada's internal affairs with China-related factors and firmly opposes using China as a topic in this context.