'China, Eh?'<br>June.24/2014<br>PM James McColl<br>Canada<br><br>---------------------<br><br>FROM: James McColl, Office of the Prime Minister, Ottawa, Canada<br>TO: President Xia Hong, Executive Residence, Beijing, People's Republic of China<br>
CC: Office of the Ambassador, Embassy of the People's Republic of China, Ottawa, Canada<br>RE: Your Earlier Correspondence<br><br>Dear Madam President,<br><br>I thank you for your sincerity in your earlier correspondence. I imagine your government is very excited, as China has much to gain in this potential deepening of Canada's and China's relationship. I hope you find this response satisfactory.<br>
<br>I must say that I was rather shocked at the quickness of your response in sending your letter. However, I do realize that China and the United States are rivals in every sense of the word. The recent crisis in Korea has illustrated just this.<br>
<br>However, we have newer events to deal with now. Especially the now-developing crisis regarding Iran. As you said, we are now aware that China may be committing forces to a possible war with Tehran. We welcome increased communication between Canadian and Chinese commanders, and hope that this will bear fruit down the road. Be assured, we will also keep you fully apprised of any and all Canadian activities on the battlefield, to reduce any possible confusion. However, we cannot in good conscience allow Chinese observers, either in NATO or with our own troops for our own security reasons. I am sure you understand.<br>
<br>As to our economic tiff with the Americans, it was only a matter of time. The scale of our own economy compared to theirs was bound to create problems and this is the culmination of that. This government has decided that it is long overdue to take measures to protect our economy, lest we lose complete control to the American investment and financial juggernaught. Canada is indeed interested in diversifying our trading partners and reducing our dependence on the United States, and I hope that China may help contribute to this goal by increased trade relations. We are prepared to allow Chinese access to green energy technology, as we all stand in the long term to benefit from environmental awareness and action in reduction in pollution emissions. Canada is proud to help China in this regard. We are also interested in the acquisition of dependable sources of affordable consumer goods, as every Canadian citizen is hurt by high prices of goods. <br>
<br>Canada's expertise in the nuclear industry is also another positive in our relations. We hope to continue our mutual work in this regard. My Foreign Minister, Julia Bachman, has arranged a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador here in Ottawa. Hopefully this will be the first of many such useful, positive, and mutually beneficial meetings. I'm sure that satisfactory arrangements can be made. Perhaps our respective agencies could meet and begin negotiations?<br>
<br>With regards to our recent military expenditures: Canada has long been far too dependent on the Americans in many regards, one such being the military. We are thus interested in expanding our own capabilities to reduce foreign dependence. We are also seeking to increase our capabilities to defend ourselves and substantiate our claims to certain territories. I hope that this does not cause the People's Republic consternation.<br>
<br>My Regards,<br>James McColl<br>Prime Minister of Canada<br><br>-------------------<br><br>Actions:<br>1] Respond to Xia's letter<br>2] State Canada is interested in expanding our relationship with China, with some limitations<br>
3] Reassure China<br>