Aim to keep status quo and not increase tensions, says Canada's ambassador to China

Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with Canada's ambassador to China, Jennifer May, about Ottawa's relationship with Beijing amidst growing tension and controversy, including foreign interference and Ottawa's new Indo-Pacific strategy.

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[brendanoconnell]

The fact that the Ambassador to China is in Halifax tells you everything you need to know about Canada's diplomatic relationship with China.

[tracieshort]

Are you planning on interviewing or researching Chrystia Freeland and Rob Stewarts role in the AIIB? How much are they getting paid and how many kickbacks have they and the PM received?

[Wind]

Maintaining the status quo? Certainly not. It's time to take charge and protect our interests with full force! When faced with Chinese intimidation, it is important to address the challenges and protect our democratic institutions.

[SnowWhite-hrho]

Trudeau is awful he should be held responsible for his behavior

[andrecayer]

Trudeau did not wish to risk political contributions

[xuebrent]

Rule of the game? Which rule of the game? Who’s rule of game? If you mean western rule of game, then we are playing that rule of game with West just like what western world did to Iraq Afghanistan Syria and Libya.

[guoliliu]

Please don't act as a dog of the US. Stand up Canada!

[psnaris]

China a disruptive power? Where do you rank them compared to the USA?

[sharondaveangie]

Losing your voice Rosemary for bumping up the Liberal this a sign?

[drtrack]

Pretending we dont have to "play ball" with China in the same way we do with other global powers is hilarious.

[tripleseven]

This is completely off-topic, but I feel it’s necessary to comment here, because elsewhere, the comments were closed… Rosemary Barton’s interview with New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs, was very biased and quite rude… I generally like Rosemary, but that interview led me to lose a lot of respect for her…

[rickallen]

Why don't you get on a healthy reporter who doesn't sound like she's ill all the time? It's a bit distracting.

[CowBoy]

7:48 may Taiwan remain a free democratic nation state!
I like my Made in Taiwan products!
I dont support or back any prc claims over that independent island nation!

First it will be Taiwan, then Korea, then Japan, then the Philippines and the whole South China Sea.

[barrylloyd]

They are shaking in their boots justie.

[mikew]

The interviewer lacks integrity, subjective and bias. She's a dead weight to the tv station.

[jimyardon]

What she got to say about the Indigenous people L A N D

[charlenem]

Makes sense. Try and tell that to the conservative cry babies.

[mikew]

The interviewer lacks integrity and professionalism. One of the deadweights the news station needs to get rid of. Better use of the salary on an intern who's not subjective nor bias, and with respect.

[GoddessLife]

Hey beautiful lady get you a warm cup of Vernors and some rest.

[neptunesdreams]

GUESS WHAT?
Unconditional Basic Income (UBI) will MAKE CANADA GREAT AGAIN.