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On a neighboring front, relations between China and Canada have grown more hostile, especially following Canada's imposition of tariffs on Chinese imported goods. This step led China to respond with retaliatory tariffs on Canadian products. As Canada ramps up its defense ties with the Philippines amid growing regional tensions, particularly those involving China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea, the diplomatic landscape continues to shift unfavorably for Beijing.
Following similar moves with allies like Japan and Australia, Canada is establishing itself as a bulwark against Chinese aggression, much to the displeasure of the CCP.