‘Sleepwalking into cold war’: ex-diplomat urges China-Canada dialogue amid outside forces
Former Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird warned that Western nations, including the United States, are "sleepwalking into a cold war" with China, a situation he deems dangerous and counterproductive. He stressed the importance of active engagement and diplomacy with Beijing to bridge differences, especially given the current strained relations between Washington and Ottawa.
Baird, who served as foreign minister from 2011 to 2015, believes that dialogue is crucial even with those with whom disagreements exist. His remarks come at a time when Ottawa faces unprecedented challenges in its relationship with the United States, highlighting the need for Canada to navigate its international relations carefully and proactively.
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Former Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird warned that Western nations, including the United States, are "sleepwalking into a cold war" with China, a situation he deems dangerous and counterproductive. He stressed the importance of active engagement and diplomacy with Beijing to bridge differences, especially given the current strained relations between Washington and Ottawa.
Baird, who served as foreign minister from 2011 to 2015, believes that dialogue is crucial even with those with whom disagreements exist. His remarks come at a time when Ottawa faces unprecedented challenges in its relationship with the United States, highlighting the need for Canada to navigate its international relations carefully and proactively.
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