Carney warns Australia and Canada risk subordination by major powers

Chinese coverage places Carney’s visit to Japan and his middle-power language inside the broader rivalry between the United States and China. It portrays Canada’s push for stronger defense and economic ties with Japan as part of a network of U.S.-aligned countries seeking to contain China, even if Carney talks about shifting away from Washington. Chinese outlets stress that talk of resisting hegemonic powers is directed at both U.S. dominance and China’s rise, and they question whether middle powers can truly act independently while deepening security links with U.S. allies.

• •Chinese reports say Canada’s new cyber and economic security talks with Japan will likely align with U.S. concerns about Chinese technology and supply chains.
• •Commentary in China argues that Carney’s middle-power strategy still keeps Canada firmly in the U.S.-led camp in Asia.
• •Chinese media describe deeper Japan–Canada energy ties as an attempt to reduce reliance on Chinese-linked supply routes.
• •Some Chinese voices claim that calls to resist hegemonic powers are aimed at China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific.
• •Chinese coverage questions whether Canada can claim independence while considering military participation in the Iran war alongside Western partners.