Canada-China relations

11 Jan

Carney Signals Reset in Canada–China Ties Ahead of Beijing Visit, Trade and Tariffs in Focus

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada-China relations, China visit, electric vehicle tariffs, Mark Carney, trade talks

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares for his first official visit to China next week, his government has signalled a possible shift in Canada’s long-strained relationship with Beijing, with a renewed focus on dialogue, trade and economic cooperation. Carney’s parliamentary secretary, MP Kody Blois, said the visit reflects the prime minister’s intent to “recalibrate” ties with China after years of diplomatic tension. Speaking in an interview aired Sunday on Rosemary Barton Live, Blois said Carney believes there are opportunities for partnership despite existing differences. “The trip next week is a continuation of that turning point in the…

07 Jun

Carney and Li Qiang Agree to Renew Canada-China Dialogue Amid Trade Tensions and Fentanyl Crisis

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsCanada-China relations, Li Qiang, Mark Carney, Trade Tensions

Ottawa/Beijing, June 7, 2025 – In a major development for Canada-China relations, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have agreed to "regularize channels of communication" between the two nations. The agreement signals a thaw in diplomatic ties that have been strained since 2018 and aims to facilitate cooperation on critical issues, including trade and the opioid epidemic.During a high-level phone conversation, both leaders stressed the need for consistent diplomatic engagement to resolve mutual concerns. Carney emphasized that restoring dialogue is essential to de-escalate economic frictions, particularly Chinese tariffs on Canadian agricultural exports such as canola, peas, and…