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In the latest edition of IPD's Canada-China Brief, our experts discuss Minister Joly's bilateral talks in Beijing. Susan Gregson, IPD Advisor and former Assistant Deputy Minister for Asia Pacific at Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada: "Minister Joly's visit to China has been anticipated since the spring visit of the Foreign Affairs Deputy David Morrison. The visit is consistent with Joly's stated preference for pragmatic diplomacy, and her aversion to the 'empty chair' approach to bilateral relations. While Canadian public opinion regarding China remains negative following the 2018 detention of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor as well as allegations regarding election interference, it is still important to have regular official communications to attempt to sort out bilateral irritants and pursue issues of common concern such as climate change and trade disputes. Ideally, the visit will pave the way for further dialogue on other files." Read the full newsletter and views from other IPD experts here: https://lnkd.in/gUadPmeK