US EditionCanada and China: A half-century journey from Pierre Trudeau to Mark Carney
Carney's visit includes meetings with top Chinese leaders and business groups aiming to reverse a 10.4% slump in Chinese imports of Canadian goods, officials said.
- On his first visit to China since taking office 10 months ago, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is entering a new era of relations during his Beijing trip, aiming to set the stage for strategic talks.
- More than three-quarters of Canadian exports go to the United States, leaving Ottawa exposed to tariff shocks, while Prime Minister Mark Carney aims to double exports to non-US markets over the next decade.
- Meeting Chinese firms, Carney held marathon closed-door meetings on Thursday with Alibaba, China National Petroleum Corp., Contemporary Amperex Technology and Premier Li Qiang, ahead of his Friday meeting with President Xi Jinping.
- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Ottawa aims to restart dialogue and secure regional economic benefits, while Premier Li Qiang welcomed the trip and noted it could pave the way for upward growth.
- Past disputes, including the Meng Wanzhou case and the detention of two Canadians, weigh on trust as Canada’s 2024 tariffs on EVs prompt Chinese retaliatory duties on canola; whether the thaw holds amid U.S.-China strategic pressure remains unclear.
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China, Canada Ink Energy Pact as Carney Aims to Cut US Reliance
(Bloomberg) — China and Canada are pushing to expand energy deals, with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government looking to sell more oil and gas to the Asian economic power while courting Chinese investment in battery technology and renewable energy.
Carney Praises Xi, Signals New Era in Canada-China Ties
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney traveled to Beijing for a four-day visit, the first by a Canadian leader since 2017, aimed at recalibrating bilateral relations after years of tension under the Trudeau administration. Carney met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and top legislator Zhao Leji, highlighting the “speed of progress” in restoring […] The post Carney Praises Xi, Signals New Era in Canada-China Ties appeared first …
A new era for Canada-China relations? Prime Minister Carney signals change in Beijing
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney embarked on a significant visit to China, aiming to reset bilateral ties after years of strain. He met with Premier Li Qiang, signaling a potential new era. Carney's agenda includes strengthening economic partnerships, particularly in light of U.S. trade policies, and fostering dialogue on key issues.
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