Taipei Times:

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is boosting military spending and expanding trade ties in the Indo-Pacific region as part of a “generational” policy shift aimed at countering China’s influence.

Canadian Minister of Foreign Affair Melanie Joly on Sunday morning released her nation’s Indo-Pacific strategy, including nearly US$1.7 billion in spending. That money is being used for more navy patrols in the region, better intelligence and cybersecurity measures, and increased cooperation with regional partners in the East and South China seas.

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