Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under renewed pressure to speak out on the Hong Kong protests. Photo: Reuters

Campaigners urge Canada’s Trudeau to adopt US-style Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act

The Canadian leader has kept relatively quiet regarding the Hong Kong protests. Campaigners hope that will change now the election is behind him
But some experts say he is unlikely to risk jeopardising trade

Topic | Hong Kong protests

Crystal Tai

Published: 9:08pm, 28 Oct, 2019

Updated: 12:45pm, 29 Oct, 2019

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under renewed pressure to speak out on the Hong Kong protests. Photo: Reuters

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Crystal Tai

Crystal covers business trends and cultural criticism, with a special focus on Northeast Asia, for the Asia desk. Before joining the SCMP, she contributed to Quartz, i-D Magazine, Monocle, Wallpaper, Lonely Planet and other publications. Her broadcast commentary has been featured on BBC Radio, CGTN and other media.