China's Envoy Slams Canada 'racism' Over Arrests

Beijing's ambassador to Canada has accused the government of "white supremacy" in calling for the release of two of its citizens detained in China last month.

The arrests were in apparent retaliation for the detention of Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou in Canada.

In an article for the Ottawa-based Hill Times, ambassador Lu Shaye claimed Western nations are employing a "double standard" in judging his country. He said they are doing so because of "Western egotism and white supremacy."

China detained the Canadians on allegations of "engaging in activities that endanger national security".

The arrests came after Canada held Meng at the request of the US, which wants her extradited to face charges that she misled banks about the company's business dealings in Iran. (AP)