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8th round of the canada-china track ii dialogue

The China Institute at the University of Alberta hosted the 8th Canada-China Track 2 Dialogue on December 3 and 4, 2024 in Montréal, Canada

This Canada-China Track Two Dialogue is supported by the governments of both countries and serves as an important mechanism for former government officials and renowned think tank scholars from both sides to discuss China-Canada relations and international and regional issues of mutual interest, in a setting that encourages candid and constructive exchanges of views.

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