Canada's 'Indo-Pacific Strategy' is overambitious, full of confusion

THE Canadian government released its so-called Indo-Pacific Strategy on November 27. The title itself is telling evidence that Canada is copying the US. After the US made up its "Indo-Pacific Strategy," it hoped its Anglo-Saxon brothers could keep up with it as soon as possible. Canada's pace is comparatively slow, which has resulted in Washington's impatience and dissatisfaction. Some US and Canadian media described the Canadian strategy as "long-awaited." Who was waiting for it? Why is it "long-awaited?" These questions are worth exploring.

For pragmatic and rational Canadians, there is nothing to look forward to in this document. The document not only harms Canada's interests, but also hurts the dignity of the country. It strengthens Canada's subordinate position to Washington in terms of diplomacy. The US ambassador to Canada David Cohen issued a statement saying "welcome" to the strategy immediately after its release, which aroused taunts from many netizens in Canada. In addition, some Canadians bluntly pointed out that Canada should not be a "cheerleader for Cold War 2.0," noting this "will not help Canada." These voices clearly indicate that what Canadians hope to see is a more independent strategy of foreign affairs.