Chinese Military,Political and Social Superthread

[RangerRay]

Some interesting information on someone with deep ties to the CCP and Hong Kong government working in the open to influence governments.

Former Toronto mayoral candidate met with sanctioned Hong Kong officials

Tony Luk said he ran for mayor of Toronto to “tell China’s story well”.

foundintran.substack.com

 

[Colin Parkinson]

China strikes back at Canada

China Responds to Canada’s EV Tariff with Canola Anti-Dumping Probe

www.theepochtimes.com

 

[dimsum]

China strikes back at Canada

I read the BBC article on that. China seems to be doing the same to the EU for meat, and I’d be surprised if they didn’t do the same to the US since the US, EU, and Canada put the EV tariffs.

China hits back at Canada EV tariffs with canola probe

The move could lead to tariffs on a key Canadian export and escalates a trade fight between the two countries.

www.bbc.com

I was also surprised to learn that China isn’t Canada’s largest canola market - that would be the US.

 

[RangerRay]

The Canada China Business Council likes to exaggerate the importance of trade with China. Only 5% of our exports go to China.

 

[dimsum]

The Canada China Business Council likes to exaggerate the importance of trade with China. Only 5% of our exports go to China.

I mean, isn’t that the point of a business lobbying council? If they didn’t try to exaggerate or upsell the importance, then they’re just a shitty lobbying group.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

I read the BBC article on that. China seems to be doing the same to the EU for meat, and I’d be surprised if they didn’t do the same to the US since the US, EU, and Canada put the EV tariffs.

China hits back at Canada EV tariffs with canola probe

The move could lead to tariffs on a key Canadian export and escalates a trade fight between the two countries.

www.bbc.com

I was also surprised to learn that China isn’t Canada’s largest canola market - that would be the US.

Seems we shifted a fair bit to the US after the last time they did this to us. .

 

[daftandbarmy]

Boom…

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[RangerRay]

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[Good2Golf]

Worked for me…TikTok on steroids…shouldn’t come as any surprise to anyone with an element of responsibility for one’s own nation.

 

[OldSolduer]

The Canada China Business Council likes to exaggerate the importance of trade with China. Only 5% of our exports go to China.

And the horse they rode in on.

 

[daftandbarmy]

China's coal addiction, luckily for the Canadian economy

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Chart: Coal Consumption by Region (1965-2023)​

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Chart: Coal Consumption by Region (1965-2023)

China remains the largest coal consumer, making up 56% of the global total.

www.visualcapitalist.com

 

[Good2Golf]

Lucky pollution formed by coal consumption over China doesn’t affect Canada…

 

[Czech_pivo]

Interesting push coming from the Americans against us and the Mexicans. Highlights the 'admiration for China vs the optics of championing human rights' that the Trudeau Liberals have.

Michael Chong from the Conservative Party has taken a 'beaten' from Communist China for his championing the cause of boycotting products coming from the Uighur region of China.

Canada, Mexico Should Halt China Forced-Labor Imports, U.S. Lawmakers Say​

Canada and Mexico should take stronger measures to block the import of goods made with China-based forced labor, a group of U.S. lawmakers said, pointing to risks that importers might be trying to use the two countries to ship illicit merchandise stateside.

As of last month, Canada had intercepted about 50 shipments, most of which were ultimately allowed through, according to a spokeswoman for the Canada Border Services Agency.

Last year, the country also passed a law aimed at exposing forced labor in supply chains, though critics said it fell short. The law doesn’t add new bans, but requires companies to report on parts of their supply chains where forced labor might be occurring.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/canada-mexico-should-halt-china-forced-labor-imports-u-s-lawmakers-say-d92a925c?mod=latest_headlines

 

[dimsum]

Top Chinese economist disappears after criticising Xi Jinping

Concerns grow over adviser’s well-being following months of absence from public view

www.telegraph.co.uk

Everything’s fine…

 

[OldSolduer]

Top Chinese economist disappears after criticising Xi Jinping

Concerns grow over adviser’s well-being following months of absence from public view

www.telegraph.co.uk

Everything’s fine…

Off to the “re education camp” perhaps?

 

[daftandbarmy]

Lucky pollution formed by coal consumption over China doesn’t affect Canada…
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Yeah, the virtue signaling is working well...

 

[Rifleman62]

For the life of me, I cannot see how the Liberals can wreak our country for 1.5% of the worlds' carbon emissions. Sure, reduce our emissions. Canada should construct a bubble over our territory to prevent emissions from China/India drifting into our airspace.

Or stop mining and exporting coal like we do for liquefied natural gas, etc.

Plus, ban big tankers and stop the import of petroleum products to the east coast like we do on the west coast.

 

[QV]

For the life of me, I cannot see how the Liberals can wreak our country for 1.5% of the worlds' carbon emissions. Sure, reduce our emissions. Canada should construct a bubble over our territory to prevent emissions from China/India drifting into our airspace.

Or stop mining and exporting coal like we do for liquefied natural gas, etc.

Plus, ban big tankers and stop the import of petroleum products to the east coast like we do on the west coast.

None of the actions of this government are logical. Seems like it's more designed to weaken certain segments of society, such as the middle class.

 

[OldSolduer]

Plus, ban big tankers and stop the import of petroleum products to the east coast like we do on the west coast.

You might be on to something.....the western provinces are not looked kindly upon by the big foreheads in Ottawa.

 

[Edward Campbell]

Ooops, says today's Good Grey Globe:

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Chinese nuclear-powered submarine sank earlier this year, U.S. defence official says​

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China’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, a senior U.S. defence official said on Thursday, a potential embarrassment for Beijing as it seeks to expand its military capabilities.

China already has the largest navy in the world, with over 370 ships, and it has embarked on production of a new generation of nuclear-armed submarines.

A senior U.S. defence official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said China’s new first-in-class nuclear-powered attack submarine sank alongside a pier some time between May and June.

The official said it was not clear what caused it to sink or whether it had nuclear fuel on board at the time.

“In addition to the obvious questions about training standards and equipment quality, the incident raises deeper questions about the PLA’s internal accountability and oversight of China’s defence industry – which has long been plagued by corruption,” the official said, using an acronym for the People’s Liberation Army.

“It’s not surprising that the PLA Navy would try to conceal” the sinking, the official added.

China’s embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The news was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.

A series of satellite images from Planet Labs from June appear to show cranes at the Wuchang shipyard, where the submarine would have been docked.

As of 2022, China had six nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, six nuclear-powered attack submarines and 48 diesel-powered attack submarines, according to a Pentagon report on China’s military. That submarine force is expected to grow to 65 by 2025 and 80 by 2035, the U.S. Defense Department has said.

On Wednesday, China said it had successfully conducted a rare launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean, a move likely to raise international concerns about the country’s nuclear buildup.

The United States and China held theater-level commander talks for the first time earlier this month, amid efforts to stabilize military ties and avoid misunderstandings, especially in regional hot spots such as the South China Sea.

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This is, apparently, it in happier times.