There is a substantial geopolitical realignment happening - and on the surface, it looks interesting. There are at least two camps, and the lines are getting clearer. Perhaps under the assumption that each side would deter the other from a full war.
Canada China relations have been on a downward spiral. While there is a blame game on, the outcome of this stand off will hold important lessons for the smaller Western countries.
China's increasing assertiveness in geopolitics is causing a lot of friction with its client states - the West. How soon the West will choose to split ways, needs to be seen.