China suspends dialogue with US. What does this mean for Canada?

China opened a deal with the United States on a number of fronts on Friday, countering a recent visit to Taiwan. announced the suspension of dialogue. United States Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

Not only was the dialogue on climate changesuspended, but dialogue between military commanders at the theater level was halted as well, resulting in cross-border crime and drug trafficking. The smuggling exchange was also stopped.

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Josephine Chouduke, professor of Asian studies at the University of British Columbia (UBC), said it may be difficult to predict the future of diplomatic relations between Canada and China under a highly transparent and "transparent" government. I'm here.

"I never thought the Chinese regime would act in such a fierce and violent way," she told Global Her News.

For Canada, "The Chinese system is so opaque that China's actions can't really predict," she said. ``In the long run, I don't know what other actions China will take.''

But at least for now, Chiu-Duke has made clear that the relationship between Canada and the People's Republic of China I'm not looking for a relationship change.

"At the moment, we do not see any particular change in course regarding Canada's relationship with the People's Republic of China," she said.

earlier this week when she Following her "provocative" behavior during her visit to Taiwan, the country's communist government also announced sanctions against her and her immediate family.

In addition, China launched ballistic missiles near Taiwan during large-scale military exercises.

"I think it's important for China to understand that its actions are irresponsible," said Ottawa. Professor André Laliberte of the University's Department of Political Science said: The study told Global News.

"And I think Canada should adamantly say that this is unacceptable. It is the Canadian government's right to speak frankly to China and say that China's actions are irresponsible. I think," he said, adding that it is important for Canada to maintain close ties with its allies.

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US-China RelationsMargaret McAig-Johnston, senior fellow in the School of Public and International Relations at the University of Ottawa, told Global News: She called the suspension of dialogue a "huge overreaction."

Going forward, Canada will need to develop a comprehensive plan to regulate its ties with both China and Taiwan, she said, McCuaig-Johnston.

“We need to explain the new, more aggressive China we are seeing, and identify how the government will manage its relationship. This Indo-Pacific strategy will shape relations with China, Taiwan and other countries in the region.”

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Charles Burton, Senior Fellow Professor of the McDonald Laurier Institute and former counselor of the Canadian Embassy in China, he is aligned with European allies, along withAustraliaand the United States

"Put this issue on the government agenda, make some decisions, and articulate Canada's position on Taiwan's defense and China's activities. We have to," he told Global News.

Canada's voice in China is now "silent," according to Burton, as there has been no Canadian ambassador to Beijing since Dominic Burton left last December.

"We really need someone at the ambassadorial level in terms of getting access to the Chinese regime and taking it seriously," he said.

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On Friday, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Beijing-based Canadian diplomat Jim Nickel to discuss peace and beyond in the Taiwan Strait and beyond. He noted Canada's participation in reaffirming the country's commitment to maintaining stability.

A statement was issued on behalf of the foreign ministers of the G7 countries on Wednesday, declaring their Live-fire exercises and economic coercion, especially those that have outlined concerns, risk unnecessary escalation.

"There is no justification for using the visit as a pretext for aggressive military activity in the Taiwan Strait," the statement said.

Shortly after, Nickel was subpoenaed on Thursday by China's Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Xie Feng, saying that Canada had "immediately made a mistake" on the matter. correct.” According to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement released on Friday, Taiwan or "bear all consequences".

"Any conspiracy to tolerate and support separatist forces for 'Taiwan independence' is doomed to failure," the statement said.

"Any consequences to be drawn from this G7 statement will not only undermine China's relations with the G7 countries, but will also harm China itself," UBC's Chiu-Duke said. , mentioned that the country has access to products and food. Canada including wheat.

"Canada has always claimed to stand for liberal democracy and human rights, so the fact that the Minister of Foreign Affairs issued that statement along with other G7 countries demonstrates our firm commitment to these kinds of principles. The country should not give in to bullies,” she said.

Canada-China relations have a dark past. In December 2018, at the request of the United States, Canada arrested Meng Wanzhou, a senior executive of the Chinese company Huawei Technologies. Wanzhou,indicted in connection with U.S. sanctions against Iran

in late 2018 Two Canadians working in China, Michael Kovrig and Michael Sparber, were detained after her arrest. In 2021, a closed Chinese court convicted both of them on espionage charges. The Michaels were allowed to leave Beijing after the United States struck a deferred prosecution agreement in Meng's case on September 25, allowing her release.

"The abduction of the two Michaels is still a very bitter memory for many people," said Laliberte.

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Earlier this yearCanadian Minister of International Trade Mary Ngmet with Taiwanese Minister John Deng.

During the meeting, the two discussed a possible arrangement between Canada and Taiwan (Canada's sixth largest trading partner in Asia) to promote and protect foreign investment. Agreed to start.

"That's a very high level. I think it shows Canada's support for democracy," said McAig-Johnston, saying that Canadian ships could pass through the Taiwan Strait. pointed out that it was being sent through Taipei's strong diplomatic team.

"I think it's clear to Canadians that we have to stand with our allies. Canada has to stay strong. We have to stand up to this kind of rhetoric and bullying." I have to," she said.

— Saba Aziz of Global News, with files from Reuters & The Canadian Press

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