# Why did Canadians learn from China that Ottawa held military talks with Beijing?

https://mins.news/en/video/51901

- Global News, 2026-09-09 19:16 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acxXCJeKlgI

> After years of frosty diplomatic relations and accusations of foreign interference, the Carney government is seeking to recalibrate ties with China. The two countries have reopened military talks, but the Canadian government did not communicate the move, leaving Canadians to learn about it from Beijing.

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