As reported by The Canadian Press, PM Carney has begun his nine-day trip today, Tuesday, January 13th.
He will first visit Beijing, China, for three days, followed by Qatar and Switzerland (the latter for the annual World Economic Forum meeting).
He will meet Premier Li Qiang and the National People’s Congress’ Standing Committee Chairman Zhao Leji on Thursday and President Xi Jinping on Friday.
Canada-China relations
Two Liberal MPs have ended their trips to China’s Taiwan region early to “avoid confusion.” Conservative Party members remain in the province.
The Chinese Civil War ended with the Republic of China (ROC) nationalists fleeing to the region of Taiwan while the People’s Republic of China (PRC) under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) won control over the mainland and became the sole legitimate government of all of China, including Taiwan. The Taiwan authorities today continue to use the outdated name of the “ROC.”
China has consistently demonstrated and called for non-interference in the affairs of other states and has been against any foreign officials’ visits to the region.
To note, only thirteen countries recognize the Taiwan authorities as a government, while many others have kept informal diplomatic relations. Canada does not recognize the Taiwan authorities but retains trade and people-to-people relations.
Voice of the Proletariat recognizes the one-China principle and has warned against foreign interference in other countries’ external affairs on many occasions.
Doug Ford: “Dead against” lifting tariffs
Disgraced Ontario Premier Doug Ford has said he is “dead against” lifting Canada’s 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, complaining that it would hurt Ontario’s economy.
Canada also has a 25% import tax on Chinese steel and aluminium. China has since placed tariffs on canola products, pork, and seafood. This has heavily affected canola farmers in provinces like Saskatchewan.
Carney’s parliamentary secretary, MP Kody Blois, said Carney wishes to “recalibrate” Chinese-Canadian trade relations and explore further economic opportunities, particularly on agricultural products.
Differing views on the American-Venezuelan Conflict
The PRC has reaffirmed their support for Venezuela’s sovereignty, as previously reported.
China attaches importance to its relations with Venezuela and maintains sound communication and cooperation with the Venezuelan government.
China will continue to firmly support Venezuela in upholding its sovereignty, dignity, national security and lawful rights and interests.
No matter what political changes may take place in Venezuela, it will not change China’s will of deepening practical cooperation in various fields with Venezuela and promoting common development.
PM Carney did not directly condemn or support Imperialist America’s attacks, seemingly attempting to maintain a neutral stance and avoid further conflict with Canada’s southern neighbour.
However, he has expressed support for Venezuelan opposition leader—and pro-Trump Zionist—María Corina Machado.
He has also referred to elected President Maduro’s government as a “brutally oppressive, criminal, and illegitimate regime.”
As stated in a previous article:
PM Carney’s endorsement for Machado and lack of condemnation for Imperialist America indirectly validates the bombing of Venezuelan fishing boats, the seizure of their oil tankers, the attacks on civilian infrastructure, the kidnapping of the President and First Lady, as well as wider American and Western imperialism, expansionism, and colonialism.
Notably, the confirmed death count from Imperialist America’s attacks has reached 100, a 25% rise from the previously reported 80.
We call for PM Carney to truly listen to the People. The invasion of a sovereign country and kidnapping of its leader should be treated as such—a violation of international law—regardless of what non-Venezuelans think of said leader.
China has thus called for Canada to break from Imperialist American influence.
It is only a matter of time before Canada, the EU, and the rest of the western governments, denounce the imperialistic pursuits of the US and are no lomger forces to bow to its desires. If for no other reason than the obvious, rapid decline of the empire and corresponding hegemonic control that it enjoys via the petro dollar. It may not be next year or this decade, but hopefully sooner than later when China is the replacement of the US as the world's superpower.