Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said China is one of the biggest threats to the country in terms of foreign interference and geopolitics, and criticized Beijing for partnering with Russia in the war against Ukraine, according to a Reuters report.
During Thursday night’s election debate, Carney called China the biggest threat to Canada’s security. At a news conference in Niagara Falls on Friday, he emphasized the need to counter outside interference from China.
Carney also said China’s collaboration with Russia in the war against Ukraine poses a threat to all of Asia, especially Taiwan.
“We are taking measures to address it,” he said.
The Chinese Embassy in Ottawa did not comment on the statement. Carney’s Liberal Party is leading in the polls ahead of the April 28 parliamentary election.
In addition, Canada remains embroiled in a trade standoff with the U.S., responding with duties on U.S. restrictions on Canadian cars, steel and aluminum.
Carney stressed that Canada has no plans to respond dollar-for-dollar, but recognized the restructuring of the global trading system.
