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scottish

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China has only our best interests at heart.
« on: April 19, 2018, 03:36:19 PM »
From the globe and mail:   https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-chinas-envoy-assails-canadas-concerns-over-state-owned-takeovers/

My favourite quotes:

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Beijing’s envoy says it is “immoral” for Canadians to oppose takeovers of their companies by Chinese government-controlled businesses and is denouncing national security scrutiny of these acquisitions.

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Mr. Lu did not mention Aecon by name, but he said Canadians “need to adjust their mindset” and avoid creating barriers to Chinese investment in Canada.

He argued that China can be trusted and would only act in the best interests of Canada.

“China is not that formidable, and we never think about doing anything harmful to Canada,” Mr. Lu said. “We hope Canada could adjust its mindset and do not always see China through tinted glasses, nor create barriers for two countries’ co-operation at the excuse of national security.”

holy moly, what's going on here?    Does China really think anyone in North America would take such transparent rhetoric seriously?

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Re: China has only our best interests at heart.
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2018, 03:39:40 PM »
Orwellian double speak at its finest.

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Re: China has only our best interests at heart.
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2018, 01:02:08 PM »


“China is not that formidable, and we never think about doing anything harmful to Canada





I'd particularly concerned with Chinese stated owned corporations buying these businesses. We already have issues with Chinese competitors trying to steal trade secrets and proprietary technology by posing as customers, then demanding to know our process parameters (aerospace... this is a thin line to walk!) What little they get has allowed them to steal some product lines directly from us.

I would be VERY wary of a chinese state owned company trying to acquire where I work!