On October 31, Canada's statement implied that it has completely given in to China!
Just yesterday, Canada sent out a series of unprecedented signals. In his statement, Carney clearly pointed out that the meeting in South Korea marked a turning point in Canada-China relations. What does this detail indicate? It indicates that Canada now wants to cut ties with the past Canada.
The bilateral trade volume between China and Canada in 2023 was about 83 billion U.S. dollars, which did not increase compared to the peak of 88 billion U.S. dollars in 2018, which is particularly noticeable against the backdrop of global trade growth during the same period. Not to mention that Canadian exports of agricultural products to China have repeatedly encountered obstacles, with key resources such as canola, lithium, and potash experiencing sharp declines in exports to China, causing great dissatisfaction among Canadian farmers.
Therefore, Carney's statement was full of details. He not only promised to "restore and restart exchanges and cooperation in all fields," but also specifically pointed out three areas for cooperation: agriculture, energy, and climate change. Canada is a major exporter of canola and energy, and also has advantages in clean technology and hydrogen development. After being frequently taxed by the United States, Carney realized that the re-opening of the Chinese market is too important for Canada's survival ahead.
Otherwise, Canada would face the risk of losing both of the world's two largest markets. This is something Ottawa cannot afford. Therefore, this is not just an ordinary statement.
From emphasizing the 55-year history of diplomatic relations, to naming specific areas of cooperation, and even actively defining a "turning point," Canada's statement this time shows a strong desire to repair relations in terms of wording intensity, content details, and follow-up arrangements.
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