Of course, we have to understand that our power is quite limited, but I think that what's important is to try to change China's behaviour. On this, progress has been made, and I welcome the adoption of the Declaration against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations.
We are at the stage where this declaration should be given teeth, in order to punish countries that dare to use hostage-taking in the future.
It's also important for Canada to work with friendly countries to try to change China's behaviour. The message is simple. We have no problem with China being a superpower, as long as it respects international law and international rules. Moreover, it must put an end to the thuggish behaviour it displays by taking people hostage or imposing coercive trade measures.