Recently, a single Canadian media outlet published an article claiming that the Chinese Embassy in Canada was engaged in "manipulation" in its response to corresponding reports from Canadian media regarding China.

Causes come before consequences. It is precisely because the Canadian side has repeatedly attacked and smeared China on issues related to China's domestic and foreign policy that the Chinese side had to respond. It is the duty of the embassy to communicate extensively with Canadians from all walks of life and to enhance mutual understanding between the two peoples. During this process, we have found that many Canadians have quite positive intentions to strengthen communication and cooperation between the two countries and improve bilateral relations. They do not agree with the biased perception of the few Canadian media outlets about China. Reviewing the stories about China from this specific outlet, you will find that only a handful of people have been quoted, and it has been extremely difficult to find rational and objective voices on China in this Canadian media. People will come to their own conclusions as to who is driven by their selfish personal interests to conduct "manipulation" and put "blinkers" on the public.

Freedom of speech should not be abused as an excuse for unreasonable smearing and attacking others. We hope the outlet concerned will abide by the ethics of journalism, abandon its ideological bias, and stop making irresponsible remarks against China.