China urges Canada to break from US influence as PM Carney visits Beijing
ABC News • • world
Key Points:
- Canadian leader Mark Carney's visit to China is seen by Beijing as a chance to encourage Canada to adopt a foreign policy independent of the United States, promoting "strategic autonomy."
- China aims to exploit tensions caused by U.S. tariffs and military actions under President Trump to weaken Canada's traditional alliance with the U.S., while Canada seeks to diversify its trade partnerships to reduce reliance on the American market.
- Bilateral relations between Canada and China have been strained due to Canada's alignment with U.S. policies, including tariffs on Chinese goods and the arrest of a Chinese tech executive, leading to retaliatory tariffs from China on Canadian exports.
- Chinese state media warns Canada against aligning its China policy too closely with Washington, suggesting that true progress in relations requires
