SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Chinese surveillance camera manufacturer Hikvision said on Monday it was challenging an order the Canadian government issued last month that required it to cease operations in Canada.

The Philippines said its visiting forces agreement with Canada is ready for signing, as the Southeast Asian nation builds a coalition of like-minded nations and deterrence amid tensions with China.

Europe should consider the recent experience of other middle powers in dealing with the People’s Republic of China.

The Canadian government has ordered Chinese surveillance camera manufacturer Hikvision to cease operations in Canada over national security concerns, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said late on Friday.

The combined U. S. trade deficit with USMCA trade partners Mexico and Canada now exceeds the U.S. deficit with China, according to government data released Thursday.

China issues warning to Trump over tariffs, threatens supply chains China has warned President Trump against restarting trade tensions.

China's commerce ministry on Monday urged Canada to "immediately correct its wrongdoings" after Ottawa ordered the Chinese company Hikvision to cease operation in the country, citing national security concerns.

China and Canada have expressed strong interest in enhancing cooperation with Bangladesh in areas of trade diversification, investment, and humanitarian assistance, particularly in support of the Rohingya community.

China defeats Canada 25-22, 25-15, 22-25, 25-23 (3-1) in FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League action from Arlington, Texas.