China’s ancient strategy of fracturing coalitions through bilateral inducements is reappearing in its courtship of Canada, offering short-term relief while undermining collective resistance against a domineering Beijing. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/01/22/world/carney-doctrine-and-beijings-embrace/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #china #canada #trade #xijinping #markcarney #canadachinarelations #canadausrelations