Canada Shows Favor to China

On March 9 local time, Canadian Industry Minister Joyce released a statement: After completing a new round of security review, the Chinese short video application will be allowed to continue operating in Canada, but on the condition that it makes new legally binding commitments on strengthening security measures.

There are four points to note:

First, in November 2024, the Canadian government led by former Prime Minister Trudeau ordered the closure of the branch office of the Chinese short video application in Canada. Although Canadian users could still use it, related operations were restricted.

Second, the application has as many as 16 million users in Canada, accounting for more than 35% of the total population of Canada.

Third, the Canadian Federal Court ruled in January this year to overturn the previous government's order to shut down the application's business in Canada, allowing it to continue operating and requiring a re-examination of the case.

Fourth, Canada has revealed that it will strengthen regulation, while emphasizing that it can create employment and ensure the presence of the company in the future, and continue to invest in the cultural sector.

What is the significance and impact?

First, Canada's move is showing favor to China. Because the current government overturned the previous government's decision, which also carried certain risks, but in order to promote the continued development of Sino-Canadian relations and achieve more cooperation, he had to do so.

Second, Kanie's previous visit to China was very successful, with a series of cooperation agreements signed on site. In response, China subsequently introduced a visa exemption policy and gave Canada more tariff preferences. Moreover, it imported a large amount of rapeseed from Canada, giving Canada more benefits. Canada is very satisfied with cooperating with China.

Third, the timing and context at the moment are very awkward. The Iran war continues to escalate, and the Middle East situation is not peaceful. Canada has also chosen to support Iran, following China in condemning the US and Israel for starting the war. This move can further consolidate the relationship between China and Canada.

Fourth, it can put more pressure on the United States, because Canada chose to support China, and the cooperation between China and Canada will proceed smoothly. It can also play a leading role, encouraging more countries and regions to choose to cooperate with China, which has an adverse effect on the US tariff policy.

It is worth noting that after Canada signed cooperation agreements with China, it left the United States in a difficult position. They repeatedly warned Canada that this could lead to more products flowing into the US market.

But Canada not only did not listen to the US advice, but even overturned the previous government's order, allowing Chinese companies to continue operating locally.

Undoubtedly, this move not only shows favor to China, but also helps spread Chinese culture to more distant regions. In the future, Chinese manufacturing and innovation will go further.

Keep in mind that this not only helps Canada create more jobs and boost its economic growth, but most importantly, it allows Canada to integrate into the global bilateral trade circulation family, jointly opposing unilateral bullying and hegemonism, bringing real benefits to Canadian citizens.

In summary: Canada's choice to publicly support China at this time is significant, which can greatly enhance China's international status, and also give more confidence to Canadian citizens, thus further enhancing Kanie's personal authority, achieving multiple benefits at once.

Original: toutiao.com/article/1859258377100288/

Statement: The article represents the views of the author himself.