Without being a trade expert, I think it seems increasingly common sense that trade and commerce have been weaponized. Of course, that's not just by China. It's quite common. However, China's being an economic superpower means that when they choose to weaponize trade, it is quite a powerful weapon. I think that's something any Canadian business that wants to invest in China might want to consider. I would not have advised them to do business, but I think the implications of those choices are pretty obvious.
On November 15th, 2022. See this statement in context.