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Liam Buckler

President Xi publicly dresses down Canadian PM Trudeau on video at G20 after leaked talks

Chinese President Xi has been caught on camera humiliating Justin Trudeau after telling the Canadian PM their conversation at G20 "has been leaked to the papers...it's not appropriate."

The pair were at the global summit in Bali for talks when footage captured the moment President Xi tore into the Canadian Prime Minister.

In the video, President Xi appears unhappy at Mr Trudeau's conduct after an earlier meeting between them held yesterday was leaked to the media by senior Canadian government sources.

According to Canadian sources, it was reported Mr Trudeau raised "serious concerns" with President Xi over China interfering in their country.

Chinese President Xi was seen giving a dressing down to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Canadian Press/REX/Shutterstock)

During the meeting, which was held for the first time in three years, President Xi was less than happy as he tells an awkward Mr Trudeau: "Everything that we discussed yesterday has been leaked to the papers and that's not appropriate."

The Chinese President, who was trying to hide his anger with a slight smile, looked at the Canadian Prime Minister as he continued his telling-off through a translator.

Mr Trudeau is left looking stunned as Mr Xi tells him: "And that's not the way the conversation was conducted."

After being left speechless, the Prime Minister was forced to awkwardly respond: "Well in Canada, we believe in free and open and frank dialogue, which we will continue to have."

The pair were seen talking to each other with President Xi giving Mr Trudeau a grilling (Canadian Press/REX/Shutterstock)

"We will continue to look to work constructively together but there will be things that we will disagree on."

Visibly angry with Mr Trudeau, President Xi did not make eye contact with him as he launched a barrage of criticism towards the Prime Minister following their leaked meeting.

After the dressing down President Xi can be seen smiling as he went to shake Mr Trudeau's hand - with the Prime Minister left looking awkward.

As President Xi walked off, he can be seen smiling at the camera.

The dressing down comes after Canada accused the Chinese government of trying to meddle with the institutions and judicial system - with both countries having strained relationships for the last few years.

It was revealed today by Mr Trudeau he discussed the concerns of Chinese interference in Canadian affairs.

He said: "I have raised the issue of interference with our citizens."

The leaders met for the first time since 2019 as Canadian federal police admitted last Thursday they were investigating 'police stations' illegally set up by China in the country.

Mr Trudeau said just last week that China was playing "aggressive games".

He added: "It's extremely important we continue to stand up for the things that are important for Canadians."

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