Survival through Pragmatic Thinking: Revisiting the Untold Stories behind the Canada–China Grain Trade, 1960–63

IF 0.5 4区社会学 Q3 AREA STUDIES

China-An International Journal Pub Date : 2023-02-01 DOI:10.1353/chn.2023.0000

Yun Liu, Liyang Zhang, An Dong, Junlin Li, Peihua Zhu, Yan Shao, Ryan Ho, Enshen Li, Xifen Lin, Sihong Liu, Y. Chung, Hao Xiong, Wen-hsuan Tsai, Chih-Wei Yu, Sibei Sun, Xiangning Wu, Song Niu, Rui Wu, Jinrui Xi

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Abstract:This article examines the untold stories behind the Canada–China grain trade in the 1960–63 period. According to some archived records of Canadian business proceedings that have yet barely been examined, non-state agents in both nations took joint initiatives to deliver these grain sales, demonstrating pragmatic attitudes to de-escalate political tensions. Despite intensive disputes that persistently sabotaged trade normalisation, many actors devoted tireless efforts consistent with the future trend of public diplomacy. Acting on behalf of local civil societies and business associations, Canadian wheat trade agents facilitated effective two-way communication with their Chinese peers. The emphasis on common interests, rather than on ideological assertion, helped to contain political distrust with "de-othering" narratives. Increased engagement by civilian stakeholders thus served to hedge against political risk exposures.

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务实思维中的生存：重温1960-63年加中粮食贸易背后不为人知的故事

摘要：本文探讨了1960-63年间加拿大与中国粮食贸易背后不为人知的故事。根据一些几乎没有经过审查的加拿大商业诉讼存档记录，两国的非国家代理人采取了联合行动来提供这些粮食销售，表明了缓和政治紧张局势的务实态度。尽管激烈的争端持续破坏了贸易正常化，但许多行为体都做出了与未来公共外交趋势一致的不懈努力。加拿大小麦贸易代理商代表当地民间社会和商业协会，促进了与中国同行的有效双向沟通。强调共同利益，而不是意识形态主张，有助于通过“去他者化”叙事来遏制政治不信任。因此，民间利益攸关方的更多参与有助于对冲政治风险。

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