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Canada-China bilateral trade (November 2025)
$11.3B
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Imports
$7.3B
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Exports
$4.0B
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📋 Today's Briefing
Canada's trade with China remains a key focus, with a trade balance of $-3.3B CAD. The country is turning to China to boost its electric vehicle (EV) sector, as tensions with the US persist. This strategy aims to revive EV sales and manufacturing, offering incentives and subsidies. However, concerns remain about Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence in international institutions, as highlighted by the resignation of Bob Pickard from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in 2023. The bottom line: Canada's trade and diplomatic relations with China are complex, with potential opportunities and challenges. The country's approach to the EV sector and its relationship with the US will be crucial in shaping future economic and diplomatic ties.
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🔔 Top Signals
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🏛️ 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
In 2023, Bob Pickard resigned as global communications chief at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) due to concerns over undue Chinese Communist Party influence.
→ Despite AIIB's denial of such allegations, the appointment of Zou Jiayi, a senior Chinese official and Communist Party member, as president in 2026 confirmed Pickard’s claims about the bank’s political nature aimed at maintaining CCP influence.
Macdonald-Laurier Institute
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🤝 diplomatic
Taiwan tensions set to be the primary flashpoint of Donald Trump's Beijing agenda.
Why it matters
Analysts expect that "strategic maneuvering" regarding Taiwan will be intense when Trump meets with Xi in April.
→ However, he reminded the US to handle arms sales to Taiwan cautiously.
SCMP
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📦 trade
Canada turns to China to revive EV sector as US ties fray
Why it matters
Canada has unveiled an automotive strategy aimed at reviving electric vehicle sales and rebuilding domestic manufacturing.
→ This strategy aims to strengthen supply chains after Canada's relationship with the US has frayed due to trade tensions.
Nikkei Asia
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🤝 diplomatic
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on February 13, 2026 (Note: The year 2026 is likely a typo and should be 2023 or another recent year)
Why it matters
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mo Ning, said that China's diplomatic missions abroad have been holding "Spring Festival Welcome and Greeting" activities continuously for four years, sending blessings to overseas Chinese during the Spring Festival and organizing cultural events to celebrate the Spring Festival.
→ The spokesperson hopes that Japan will strictly comply with the Sino-Japanese Fisheries Agreement and ensure fair law enforcement to safeguard the safety of Chinese crew members.
MFA China · 2026-02-13
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👥 social
China to grant zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries
Why it matters
China will grant zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries starting from May 1, 2026.
→ China aims to advance economic partnership agreements for development and improve market access for African exports through facilitation measures.
ECNS · 2026-02-14
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