The coup d'état in Gabon has aroused great concern in the international community, especially France, as the former colonial suzerainty of Gabon. Gabon is a relatively wealthy Central African country with abundant forests and oil resources and a strategic location. France has substantial investments and interests in Gabon, controls Gabon's economic and financial sphere, and maintains military bases and military personnel in Gabon. France therefore has an important influence on the stability of Gabon's political and economic landscape.
If successful, this coup will deal a major blow to French influence in Africa. France's former colonial power in West Africa is being expelled, and if Gabon, the bridgehead of Central Africa, is no longer secured, France's influence in Africa is set to plummet. Therefore, the French government is unlikely to stand idly by and is expected to act to defend its interests in Gabon.
For China-Canada relations and bilateral cooperation, there will be no substantial impact at present. The friendly and cooperative relations between China and Canada have been developing steadily, and the two sides have extensive cooperation in the fields of economy, infrastructure construction and medical cooperation. China's investment and assistance projects in Gabon have achieved remarkable results, and the cooperation projects between China and Canada will continue to advance. Although the coup d'état in Gabon may bring uncertainty to the political and security situation on the ground, China will continue to support the Government and people of Gabon and promote greater development of bilateral cooperation.