What does it mean to have a "correct" perception of China? Beijing's diplomats have been using that phrase a lot lately. 1/4

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China executed 4 Canadians this year. Why? To intimidate citizens and send a message to foreigners: “obey or else.” My latest article explores how the CCP’s callousness threatens global norms that protect all of us, undermining its own propaganda. Link in comments 🧵1/7 #ChinaCanada #DeathPenalty

PM Carney and Premier Li Qiang recently agreed to “regularize communication channels” but relations remain strained by unresolved grievances and disagreements, a widening divergence in interests and values, and hostile CCP policies. For Canada, it’s not a reset, it’s a cautious recalibration. /5

Chinese analysts and diplomats are saying that Canada, under pressure from US tariffs, should tilt toward China.

The implicit deal: kowtow to the CCP in return for economic benefits, sacrifice Canadian manufacturing for agricultural exports.

It’s a devil’s bargain for Canada. 🧵/1

PM Carney and Premier Li Qiang recently agreed to “regularize communication channels” but relations remain strained by unresolved grievances and disagreements, a widening divergence in interests and values, and hostile CCP policies. For Canada, it’s not a reset, it’s a cautious recalibration. /5

Followed, threatened and smeared — attacks by China against its critics in Canada are on the rise: CBC/ICIJ investigations reveal increasing transnational repression against Canadians and around the world
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A refreshingly wise editorial from Spain's El Mundo on the risks of increasing dependence on hashtag#China. English translation in the images below

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More red🚦 lights for #China investors from this week’s headlines. I’ve been conveying this warning for years now. Good to see at least some decision-makers are listening

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Can’t imagine why many tourists wouldn’t want to go to #China these days…
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The West has made progress in diversifying rare earth metal supply from China over the past decade: