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Canada and China resume military talks after 8 years amid US pressure

Canada and China have resumed military talks after an eight-year hiatus, signaling a thaw in relations amidst ongoing pressure from the United States. The Defence Coordination Dialogue, last held in 2018, saw candid exchanges on international and regional issues, with both sides expressing a desire to enhance cooperation and mutual trust. This development is part of a broader effort by Canada and China to reset their relationship through high-level exchanges and eased trade tensions. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Orange Wang ·

    Canada and China thaw continues as militaries hold first talks in 8 years amid US pressure

    China and Canada’s armed forces held their first round of talks in eight years on Friday in the face of growing tensions with the United States. The Chinese defence ministry said there had been a candid and in-depth exchange of views on international and regional issues of common…