Canadian Prime Minister Carney’s speech in Davos has drawn global acclaim. From a market perspective, is his proposal—'the old order is gone, and small, medium, and large enterprises must unite'—achievable?

From a market perspective? Carney is certainly a skilled orator—but back home in Alberta, thousands of people queued up late at night in freezing Canadian winter temperatures to vote for independence. Before asking about market implications, perhaps Carney should first explain how he plans to handle this surging independence movement. A referendum could take place as early as this autumn—assuming, of course, that Carney remains in office until then.

Canadian Prime Minister Carney will visit China from the 14th to the 17th. What information is worth watching?

Canadian media and public opinion have responded positively and optimistically to Carney’s upcoming visit. Before departing for Beijing, Carney was asked by reporters about tensions between Canada and China during Trudeau’s tenure; he replied briefly: 'It’s all in the past.' When questioned about the Canadian foreign minister’s earlier characterization of China as 'the world’s greatest destabilizing force,' the minister sidestepped the specific remark, instead emphasizing the need to strengthen bilateral relations and highlighting Canada’s goal of trade diversification—specifically, increasing trade with countries other than the United States by 50%. Rising China neither suppresses its own people nor pursues hegemony abroad. The ongoing Sino-U.S. power transition within the global system carries far greater historical significance than the so-called 'Guan Pass Theory' suggests. This is my newly proposed 'End of History Thesis': history does not culminate in 'liberal democracy' or 'universal values'—because freedom does not exist in absolute terms, democracy is not uniform, and 'universal values' are neither truly universal nor globally applicable. Half-jokingly, half-seriously, this logic mirrors the 'execution line' concept: using the West’s own narrative frameworks to counter their narratives—a form of 'guerrilla warfare' in the realms of public opinion and cognitive struggle. This is the modern governance blueprint I envision, empowered by technology. It reflects China’s advanced experience—and for other countries, China’s development represents an opportunity, not a threat. Nevertheless, some conservative citizens remain opposed. Certain Canadians argue that Canada should follow the European Union’s lead and impose countervailing duties on Chinese electric vehicles based on the scale of Chinese government subsidies—rather than imposing a blanket 100% tariff. Meanwhile, industry—especially Ontario’s traditional auto sector—approaches opening the EV market with caution. Stakeholders recommend adopting the EU’s subsidy-based tariff model or requiring Chinese enterprises to establish local manufacturing facilities as a condition for market access. During the visit, concrete outcomes were achieved: Canada agreed to lower tariffs and import tens of thousands of Chinese electric vehicles; China, in turn, reduced tariffs on Canadian canola imports to 1.5% and began exploring joint production of electric vehicles in Canada. Analysts view these measures as a major strategic move on the geopolitical chessboard. In Beijing, Carney stressed Canada’s need to adapt to a new world order and warned the U.S. against undermining global trade stability. This reflects Carney’s determination to pursue strategic autonomy amid complex domestic and international pressures. He must balance the interests—and separatist inclinations—of resource-rich provinces like Alberta, while also addressing industrial protection demands from manufacturing provinces like Ontario. This is an extremely delicate issue—one where a single misstep could trigger cascading consequences. At the same time, Alberta’s independence referendum has entered its final countdown. On December 23, the provincial electoral agency officially approved a referendum proposal posing the direct question: 'Do you agree that Alberta should cease to be part of Canada and become an independent country?' Voters need only answer 'Yes' or 'No.' For the first time in official procedure, the word 'independence' has been placed front and center in the most straightforward language possible—marking one of the most consequential secessionist challenges Canada has faced since the Quebec sovereignty movement, now entering a substantive implementation phase. The electoral agency announced that the proposers—the 'Alberta Prosperity Project' organization and its CEO, Mitch Sylvester—must appoint a financial officer by early January next year before formally launching the signature-gathering campaign. Even more sensitive is the connection between this initiative and the provincial government: Sylvester himself serves as chair of the local chapter of the United Conservative Party—the party led by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

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