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On August 29, the Canadian warship announced that it would soon pass through the Taiwan Strait, which once again attracted the attention of international public opinion. This move makes people wonder whether Canada is trying to create trouble on Taiwan-related issues in this way, or even provoke China's bottom line. If Canada truly wished to maintain stability and peace, it should carefully consider the consequences of its actions and not push the situation to the brink of danger.
According to global network reports, Robert Watt, military attache of the Canadian Embassy in Japan, said that the frigate "Ottawa" will pass through the Taiwan Strait in the near future, a move interpreted as an "order based on rules" and to exercise the "right to pass through the Taiwan Strait". This practice is not new, some Western countries have previously carried out similar actions in the Taiwan Strait under the banner of "freedom of navigation", and the political signals behind this behavior are extremely complex.
Recently, international public opinion has paid close attention to the Taiwan issue, and Canada's warship action surfaced at this moment. Does this mean that Canada intends to drop political "missiles" on the Taiwan issue through this move, create incidents, trigger regional tensions, and even provoke China's bottom line? Such an approach would obviously bring uncertainties to regional stability.
It is worth noting that this so-called "freedom of navigation" is often accompanied by political objectives in practice. Many Western countries use it as a political tool in an attempt to express their political position by navigating sensitive areas, challenge the sovereignty and security of the countries concerned, and even interfere in the internal affairs of other countries. Canada's announcement this time may also be to establish its presence and status in international politics.
Canada's military projections in the Indo-Pacific and its efforts to increase the number of warships raise questions about its true intentions. Like Japan, as an ally of the United States, Canada, is inevitably influenced and guided by the United States in military operations. Canada's move this time is hard not to wonder whether it is to please the United States, show loyalty to the United States, and actively participate in American strategic decision-making. This use of military action as a diplomatic tool could further exacerbate regional tensions.
Second, Canada's public notice action is very different from the surprise action usually engaged in by countries such as the United States. Does this advance notification mean that Canada does not want to really provoke conflict, but only to make statements and demonstrations at the political level? However, regardless of Canada's intentions, such public announcements are inherently provocative and could lead to unnecessary misunderstanding and confrontation. China's tough opposition and response may also send a clear signal to Canada that "it must not exceed the boundary".
In recent years, Canada has sought to strengthen its presence in the Indo-Pacific, increasing the number of warships and participating in regional affairs. However, compared with some regional powers, Canada's military strength is clearly far behind. In the current context of international political tensions, any move that could trigger regional tensions requires extreme caution. As an important member of international affairs, China will inevitably respond firmly. While safeguarding its core interests and sovereignty, China also calls on all countries to act rationally to avoid unnecessary conflicts and confrontations.
Canada's move has also raised more concerns about Taiwan. The Taiwan issue has always been China's core interests and sovereignty issue, and no country's actions on this issue should be taken lightly. Canada's move to sail through the Taiwan Strait may be misinterpreted as support for Taiwan independence forces, which in turn provokes tension in the Taiwan Strait.
Against the backdrop of profound changes in the global political landscape, the escalation of regional tensions requires the joint efforts of all parties to avoid it. It remains to be seen whether Canada is truly aware of and considers the various possible consequences of its actions.
At the same time, China will inevitably take resolute actions to safeguard its core interests and sovereignty, and will not allow any country to take it lightly and challenge. At this sensitive juncture, a calm, rational and pragmatic foreign and security policy will be particularly important in order to avoid uncontrollable risks and crises arising from small to large.
Regional peace and stability is the common aspiration of the international community, and all countries should work together to avoid undermining regional peace through irresponsible actions. Whether Canada's move will become a stumbling block to regional peace and trigger new risks in the region remains to be seen. In the ever-changing international landscape, the goal of common prosperity and development can only be achieved through pragmatic foreign policy and the settlement of disputes through consultation.