Canada’s Carney hails improving ties with China

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By ReutersJanuary 15, 2026 at 06:17 PM

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on a four-day trip to China, the first visit by a Canadian PM since 2017. Carney's visit aims to improve relations between Canada and China, which have been strained in recent years. Carney expressed optimism about the improving ties and praised President Xi Jinping's leadership. The visit follows months of re-engagement efforts between the two countries to address trade irritants and explore new opportunities in areas like energy, agriculture, and security. Past tensions included Canada's imposition of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in 2024. Carney's visit seeks to restore the relationship to a more positive footing.

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Beijing 30% South Korea 40% Li Qiang 50% Donald Trump 50% Zhao Leji 50% Justin Trudeau ×260% United States ×260% Xi Jinping ×270% Canada ×490% China ×590% Mark Carney ×590%

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