Xi Jinping Did Not Criticise Canada's Trudeau, Clarifies China Ministry
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In a video that surfaced on Wednesday, a translator for Xi can be heard telling Trudeau that "everything we discussed was leaked to the paper(s), that's not appropriate."
China's foreign ministry on Thursday said Chinese President Xi Jinping was not criticising Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a day after Mr Jinping was seen confronting Mr Trudeau at the G20 summit over alleged leaks from a meeting they held.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a regular media briefing that Beijing supports having frank exchanges as long as they are held on an equal basis, and said China hopes Canada will take action to improve bilateral ties.
"The video you mentioned was indeed a short conversation both leaders held during the G20 summit. This is very normal. I don't think it should be interpreted as Chairman Xi criticising or accusing anyone," Ms Mao said.
In video footage published by Canadian broadcasters on Wednesday, a translator for Mr Jinping can be heard in the video telling Trudeau that "everything we discussed was leaked to the paper(s), that's not appropriate."
