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For Chinese Media, Carney's Visit Appears to Be Small Potatoes Compared to Trudeau's

On Jan. 14, 2026, Mark Carney arrived in Beijing, where Xinhua published a brief three-paragraph arrival story, reflecting subdued state-media coverage compared to Justin Trudeau's 2016 visit.
During Justin Trudeau's 2016 visit, high-visibility events included a Beijing welcome with Li Keqiang, a meeting with Jack Ma, and Xinhua urged that China and Canada 'should put aside their differences' to strengthen ties.
Short reports in state outlets showed Xinhua and The Paper ran concise coverage on Jan. 14, 2026, urging pragmatic cooperation in energy sector and trade.
China's Foreign Affairs Ministry said the visit aims to increase dialogue, advance political trust and expand pragmatic cooperation on energy and trade to solidify relations.
Viewed against later events, the muted coverage of Mark Carney’s visit contrasts with Trudeau’s 2016 fanfare, shaping perceptions of Canada-China relations and emphasizing trade and energy.

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