China takes countermeasures against 2 Canadian institutions, 20 related personnel

China imposed countermeasures against two Canadian organizations and 20 personnel from these organizations on Saturday, according to a statement published by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The decision took effect on December 21, 2024.

The two organizations are the "Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project" and the "Canada-Tibet Committee." As part of the measures, China has frozen the movable and immovable assets of both organizations within the country and imposed a ban on all transactions and cooperation with the entities by Chinese individuals and organizations.

For the 20 personnel, the Chinese government has also frozen their assets within the country and prohibited transactions or cooperation with them. Additionally, they will not be issued visas or allowed entry into China, including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao.

The countermeasures include 15 personnel from the "Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project." They are executive director Mehmet Tohti, director of policy and advocacy Jasmine Kainth, and legal advisors David Matas, Sarah Teich, John Packer, Clive Ansley, Yonah Diamond, Justine Bernatchez, Linden Dales, policy advisors Charles Burton, Margarett Mccuaig Johnston, Marcus Kolga, Scott Simon, and research advisors Conor Healy and Geoffrey Aharon.

The list also encompasses five individuals from the "Canada-Tibet Committee" chair Samphe Lhalungpa, vice chair Luisa Durante, executive director Sherap Therchin, board member Eliza von Baeyer and community engagement manager Youngdoung Tenzin.