China isn’t Canada’s second trading partner, it’s the majority shareholder. This isn’t diplomacy, it’s a compliance meeting. Clipboard out, head down, waiting for marching orders like: “Smile more, complain less, and don’t forget who owns the mortgage.”

“Pragmatic and constructive relationship” – ‘Please don’t cut off our supply chain, our housing market, or our dignity.’

Stability, security, prosperity? Sure, for Beijing.

For Canada it’s just another episode of Yes Minister: Mandarin Edition

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