Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig says China’s recent calls for Canada to set aside “normal” differences and align with the communist regime in pushing back against U.S. tariffs is an attempt to drive a wedge between Ottawa and Washington to advance Beijing’s strategic goals.
Kovrig appeared on CTV News’ Power Play on May 15, where host Vassy Kapelos asked him why China’s ambassador to Canada, Wang Di, would choose to deliver such a message through the outlet “at this point,” given that the Chinese Embassy had been declining interview requests from CTV for years.
“Short answer, because China is in a bad position right now,” Kovrig said, referring to the interview Wang gave to CTV’s Question Period, aired on May 11. “They’re struggling with their domestic economy, and they’re under extreme pressure from the U.S. administration’s very high tariffs.”…