Lu Shumin says refugee concerns behind ADS delay
Lu Shumin, the Chinese ambassador to Canada, claims that the reasoning behind the delay in granting Approved Destination Status to Canada lies in concerns that an increase in Chinese tourists will lead to an increase in refugee claimaints in Canada.
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