What part of bootstrapping are you struggling with here? We can use Chinese tech that exists today, that we failed to develop domestically, and then build our own technology going forward. I will reiterate again, that there is zero evidence for China posing any threat. This is just FUD that you're spreading here. Every country uses economic leverage, this isn't exclusive to China. Unless you're proposing that Canada becomes a hermit kingdom, then it will have to deal with other countries protecting their own interests. Try to put a bit more work into your trolling to make it a bit less obvious.

Also, hilarious you'd link to a report from RAND of all places to base your fear mongering on. A report from a country that's literally threatening to annex Canada and sees China as its main rival couldn't possibly have any biases in it. The US would have absolutely no interest in keeping Canada dependent on fossil fuels and prevent it from actually implementing clean energy solutions. And luckily for them they have plenty of useful idiots in Canada to carry water.

[–] Sepia@mander.xyz -2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Oh, no, there is ample evidence for China being a severe security threat. It's published in the mainstream Western sources that you read, according to you, "of course". Just read it. China isn't a reliable partner, but wumaos have different view.

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 3 points 23 hours ago