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China and Canada Resume Defence Dialogue After Eight Years

9/6/2026

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China and Canada held their first Defence Coordination Dialogue in eight years on Friday.
The Chinese defence ministry called the dialogue a candid exchange on international and regional issues.
Both sides said they will strengthen practical exchanges and cooperation between their militaries.
It was the first meeting since April 2018 and the fifth since the 2013 launch.
In July, defence attache Li Yao said improved relations enable closer military communication.

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China and Canada held their first Defence Coordination Dialogue in eight years on Friday.
The Chinese defence ministry called the dialogue a candid exchange on international and regional issues.
Both sides said they will strengthen practical exchanges and cooperation between their militaries.
It was the first meeting since April 2018 and the fifth since the 2013 launch.
In July, defence attache Li Yao said improved relations enable closer military communication.