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China urges Canada to break from US influence as PM Carney visits Beijing
China urges Canada to adopt strategic autonomy amid trade tensions; Canadian PM Carney aims to reduce U.S. reliance while trade tariffs impact sectors like canola and pork.
- On Wednesday , Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Beijing as China's state media urges Canada to pursue `strategic autonomy` from the U.S., while Carney seeks new trade partnerships.
- The downturn began with the 2018 arrest of a Chinese tech executive and was worsened by the 2024 Trudeau government’s 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, while China retaliated with 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other exports.
- Chinese experts noted possible common ground on issues such as Venezuela and flagged limits to how far Canada might swing, with Cui Shoujun citing Canada's `considerable unease` toward the U.S. and Zhu Feng cautioning against overestimating the visit.
- Canadian officials say Carney's trip should yield trade progress but not a definitive elimination of tariffs; any dependence reduction will likely be limited.
- Beijing views President Donald Trump's pressure as creating space to deepen ties, though American allies must balance this with their dependence on U.S. economic and military strength.
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As Canadian leader Mark Carney arrives in China on Wednesday, his hosts see an opportunity to peel the longtime US ally away from their rival, at least a bit. China's state media is calling on the Canadian government to set a foreign policy path independent of the United States—what...
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The Chinese state media are calling on Ottawa to adopt a "strategic autonomy" foreign policy.
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Total News Sources11
Leaning Left7Leaning Right1Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution64% Left
Bias Distribution
- 64% of the sources lean Left
64% Left
L 64%
C 27%
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