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Briefing · 2026-02-14 · 31 signals
Canada-China bilateral trade (November 2025)
$11.3B
Imports
$7.3B
Exports
$4.0B
📋 Today's Briefing

Canada's EV ambitions are turning to China as trade tensions with the US persist. The country's automotive strategy, unveiled today, aims to boost EV sales and manufacturing, with China a key partner. Meanwhile, the Tai Po fire petition fallout continues, with a student expelled from CUHK.

The Tension Index remains moderate, with no significant change. Trade data shows a persistent trade deficit with China, totaling $3.3 billion CAD in November 2025. The bottom line: Canada's economic ties with China remain complex, with trade imbalances and diplomatic tensions persisting.

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🔔 Top Signals
⚖️ legal
Student who launched a petition calling for an investigation into the deadly Tai Po fire at CUHK says he was expelled weeks before graduation.
Why it matters
A CUHK student who launched a petition demanding government accountability following the deadly Tai Po fire has been expelled from the university.
→ He sarcastically referred to the panel as a "kangaroo panel" in his response.
Hong Kong Free Press
🏛️ political
I fled Beijing’s AIIB alleging CCP influence. The Bank’s appointment of a United Front veteran proves my case: Bob Pickard for the Bureau
Why it matters
Bob Pickard resigned from his position as the global communications chief at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in June 2023 due to CCP influence.
→ He claims that AIIB's president, Zou Jiayi, is a Communist Party member who was recently installed as new president, further proving the bank's undue party influence and China's political reach.
Macdonald-Laurier Institute
🤝 diplomatic
Taiwan tensions set to be the primary flashpoint of Donald Trump's Beijing agenda.
Why it matters
Analysts say that when Trump and Xi met in April, they expected a “high-stakes strategicon the Taiwan issue.” Additionally, given nuclear weapons control as an important point of disagreement between the two sides, there were warnings that this visit might be difficult to achieve progress.
→ However, Xi also sent a signal to Trump: “The US must handle arms sales to Taiwan with caution.”.
SCMP
📦 trade
Canada turns to China to revive EV sector as US ties fray
Why it matters
Canada has unveiled an ambitious automotive strategy aimed at reviving electric vehicle (EV) sales and rebuilding domestic manufacturing.
→ Canada is engaging more closely with China in the EV sector as tensions rise between Ottawa and Washington over trade relations.
Nikkei Asia
🤝 diplomatic
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on February 13, 2026
Why it matters
China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to host a special "Spring Festival Gala" annually for four consecutive years starting from 2023, aimed at conveying the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China’s care to overseas Chinese and organizing cultural activities to celebrate the Spring Festival.
→ The representative hopes that Japan will adhere to the Sino-Japanese Fisheries Agreement and ensure fair law enforcement to protect the safety of Chinese crew members.
MFA China · 2026-02-13
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📊 Market Snapshot
▲ Top Gainers
Haidilao HK$17.15 ▲ +3.13%
ANTA Sports HK$84.25 ▲ +0.90%
SMIC HK$70.35 ▲ +0.79%
▼ Top Losers
Meituan HK$82.15 ▼ -3.18%
WuXi Biologics HK$40.00 ▼ -3.24%
CNOOC HK$24.24 ▼ -3.50%
💱 Currency Rates
USD/CNY 6.90 ▼ -0.18%
CAD/CNY 5.07 ▼ -0.44%
USD/CAD 1.36 ▲ +0.26%
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