Canada–China Strategic Partnership: Diversification Strategy or Strategic Gamble?

Canada–China Strategic Partnership: Diversification Strategy or Strategic Gamble?

Canada’s renewed push to strengthen economic ties with China signals a pragmatic shift in trade strategy. Facing rising geopolitical uncertainty and heavy export dependence on the United States, Ottawa appears to be pursuing diversification — expanding commercial engagement with Asia while maintaining its traditional Western alliances.

Trump-Xi Meeting: Key Outcomes & What It Means

Trump-Xi Meeting: Key Outcomes & What It Means

On 30 October 2025, President Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan (South Korea) on the sidelines of the APEC 2025 summit for their first face-to-face talks since 2019. The meeting attracted global attention due to its timing amid elevated U.S.–China trade tensions, export-controls issues, and supply-chain risks.