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Despite thaw, Canadian intelligence remains vigilant on China

By Fanny Alarcon and Antoine Izambard

Published on 19.03.2026 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China, on 16 January 2026. © Sean Kilpatrick/La Presse canadienne via Zuma Press

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has adopted a more conciliatory approach towards Beijing during his first year in office, but his services nevertheless remain on high alert when it comes to Chinese espionage and interference.

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Spotlight | Canada
Despite thaw, Canadian intelligence remains vigilant on China