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Canada-China bilateral trade (April 2026)
$10.4B
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Imports
$6.8B
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$3.7B
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📋 Today's Briefing
Canada's national security is under threat from Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and solar systems, according to a recent government memo. The memo, highlighted by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, warns of potential surveillance, transportation disruption, and electricity blackouts. In other news, the 17th Summer Davos Forum in Dalian, Liaoning, concluded with a focus on innovation. The event brought together over 1,700 guests from 90 countries, showcasing China's commitment to technological advancement. Meanwhile, China has condemned the use of "forced labor" as a pretext for unilateral tariffs at the UN Human Rights Council. The bottom line: As China's technological capabilities grow, Canada must balance innovation collaboration with national security concerns. The Tension Index stands at 2.3/10, indicating a moderate level of tension. China Compass provides daily insights into Canada-China relations. Visit www.chinacompass.ca for more.
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🔔 Top Signals
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🛡️ military
Power and peril – How Chinese EVs, solar systems, and embedded technologies threaten Canada’s national security: Brenda Shaffer
Why it matters
Chinese EVs and solar systems pose significant national security threats to Canada by potentially surveilling citizens, disrupting transportation, and causing electricity blackouts.
→ Limited action has been taken to address these threats.
Macdonald-Laurier Institute
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💻 technology
New China Briefing | At the Summer Davos, Hear the Strong Notes of Chinese Innovation
Why it matters
Kang Ruide, president and CEO of Clariant, said that China has successfully transformed from a" world factory "into an" innovation magnetic field ", leading the world in many fields such as new energy vehicles, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, etc., affecting the global innovation development trend....
→ The collision of audible views and visible innovative breakthroughs brought representatives of multinational companies to the meeting.
Xinhua · 2026-06-26
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🤝 diplomatic
China condemns tariff abuses under the pretext of "forced labor"
Why it matters
GENEVA, June 25 (Xinhua) -- China delivered a joint statement on behalf of a group of nearly 20 countries at the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Thursday, to expose and condemn the hegemonic practice of unilateral tariffs under the pretext of "forced labor." The joint statement was delivered by Jia Guide, China's permanent representative and ambassador to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland.
Xinhua · 2026-06-26
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👥 social
Notice of the General Office of the State Council on Further Improving the Support Policy for Immigrants from Large and Medium Reservoirs in the Late Stage
Why it matters
17), in order to consolidate and expand the results of the late-stage support policy for immigrants from large and medium-sized reservoirs and further improve the production and living conditions of immigrants from reservoirs, with the consent of the State Council, the relevant matters are hereby notified as follows: First, a five-year transition period is set for immigrants who have been included in the scope of support, and the period of support is extended on an existing basis for five years; for non-removal immigrants who started construction of the reservoir before June 30, 2026, and immigrants from newly built reservoirs after July 1, 2026, the period of support is included in the scope of support, and the period of support is calculated as 25 years.
→ Do a good job in the management of the Reservoir Immigration Support Fund...
State Council · 2026-06-26
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🤝 diplomatic
Yang Yi met with Austrian Foreign Minister Leitner
Why it matters
Yang Yi met with Austrian Foreign MinisterLeitner to emphasize that China and Austria should respect and treat each other equally, be open-minded and inclusive, achieve mutual benefits and win-win outcomes, and maintain a friendly strategic partnership; Leitner stated that Austria values its relations with China and will continue to uphold the one-China policy and is willing to help facilitate honest dialogue between Europe and China.
State Council · 2026-06-26
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📊 Market Snapshot
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