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Canada summons Chinese Ambassador after 'political intimidation'

Canadian and Chinese flags are displayed at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, Dec. 5, 2017. [Reuters]

China's Foreign Ministry on Friday angrily protested a Canadian intelligence report that asserted Chinese diplomats tried to intimidate a Canadian member of parliament for his criticism of Bejing.

China's strong comments come after Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly on Thursday summoned China's ambassador to Canada, Cong Peiwu, and said she was considering expelling the diplomat.

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