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Canada seeks deeper ties with Indo-Pacific as Trudeau attends ASEAN summit in Laos

Canada seeks deeper ties with Indo-Pacific as Trudeau attends ASEAN summit in Laos

VIENTIANE, Ont. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Laos this week to meet with southeast Asian leaders — the Liberal government’s latest effort to strengthen Canada’s ties in a region with strong Chinese influence.
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Opinion: Canada’s AI and EV ambitions are at risk without stronger Taiwan relations

Opinion: Canada’s AI and EV ambitions are at risk without stronger Taiwan relations

With Taiwan dominating the global semiconductor market, Canada must strengthen ties to stay competitive
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Opinion: How Canada finally broke its longtime habit of diplomatic engagement with China

Opinion: How Canada finally broke its longtime habit of diplomatic engagement with China

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
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Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly to visit China after years-long rift

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly to visit China after years-long rift

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is headed to China on Friday at the invitation of Beijing, after years of diplomatic strain following the 2018 detention of two Canadians.
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Canadian pension fund investments in Asia Pacific plummet 90% since 2021

Canadian pension fund investments in Asia Pacific plummet 90% since 2021

India replaces China as the second-largest destination for Canadian pension funds in the region
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China's exports grow 7.6% in May, beating expectations despite trade tensions

China's exports grow 7.6% in May, beating expectations despite trade tensions

HONG KONG (AP) — China’s exports in May grew at their fastest pace in more than a year despite trade tensions, though imports fell short of analyst expectations, according to customs data released Friday. Exports jumped 7.
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Canadian, Chinese defence ministers meet in Singapore as tensions rise over Taiwan

Canadian, Chinese defence ministers meet in Singapore as tensions rise over Taiwan

OTTAWA — Defence ministers from Canada and China sat down together for the first time in 11 years at an international security conference last week as the countries work to re-establish lines of communication.
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Philippines opens door to strengthening B.C. trade ties in key areas

Philippines opens door to strengthening B.C. trade ties in key areas

Philippines' foreign affairs secretary gave keynote address during his visit to Vancouver last week
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Philippines seeking Canada's help to avoid 'great power rivalry' between China, U.S.

Philippines seeking Canada's help to avoid 'great power rivalry' between China, U.S.

OTTAWA — The foreign minister of the Philippines wants closer business and military ties with Canada, saying the two countries can help maintain the post-war order in the Indo-Pacific by maintaining peaceful relations with both the U.S. and China.
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New investment agreement expected to boost B.C.-Taiwan partnerships

New investment agreement expected to boost B.C.-Taiwan partnerships

Canada accounted for 0.1 per cent of the foreign investment in Taiwan over the past 10 years
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