Canada and China held their Fifth Defence Coordination Dialogue in Canada on Friday, the first session of that channel since April 2018. Beijing’s defense ministry provided this anodyne announcement: “The two sides had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on international and regional issues of mutual interest, expressed willingness to strengthen practical exchanges and cooperation between the two militaries, and enhanced mutual understanding and trust.” Notably, Canada’s government-beholden media have not mentioned the meeting. https://x.com/cbcwatcher/status/2096915174376558702? "Why do Canadians always have to find out from foreign media? What other negotiations is Carney hiding? Even a major South Korean newspaper writes...