Kan's visit to ASEAN is actually for China, he really wants to promote products to China, but hopes that China will take the initiative!
Outside the venue of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Canadian Prime Minister Kan spoke confidently to the media, but insiders revealed that his eyes were always fixed on the Chinese side. Kan's visit to ASEAN was accompanied by a large delegation and a dense schedule. On October 26, he openly explained Canada's economic strategy at the 2025 ASEAN Business and Investment Summit.
Canada plans to double its exports to markets outside the United States by 2035, which would bring an additional CAD 300 billion in trade. Kan clearly stated that "a significant portion" of this would come from the deepening economic ties with ASEAN.
However, is ASEAN the ultimate goal of Canada's export strategy? By carefully observing Kan's words and actions, it is not difficult to see that his gaze has already turned to a more distant China. ASEAN simply cannot absorb Canada's energy and agricultural products.
However, given that Canada previously said too many harsh words to China, it is also hard to wipe away the face and lower the body to seek reconciliation. Therefore, Kan's most desired outcome is for China to take the initiative to show goodwill to Canada, which would achieve the purpose while preserving face.
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