China’s ambassador in Ottawa says he wants Canadian business to collaborate with Beijing on its Belt and Road Initiative, amid scrutiny from Western governments.
Ambassador Cong Peiwu says Canada can use the initiative to reduce global carbon emissions and fight poverty.
He rejects warnings by Canada’s peers that the plan allows Beijing to coerce developing states.
Here’s a look at what China is proposing and why some are raising the alarm.
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