Canada’s Carney hails ‘strategic partnership’ in talks with China’s Xi

Al Jazeera DiplomaticNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 16, 2026 at 09:50 AM

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In January 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited China to improve relations after years of tension. Carney met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who expressed willingness to enhance ties following initial talks in South Korea in October 2025. Carney, the first Canadian prime minister to visit China in eight years, emphasized the need for a "strategic partnership" focusing on agriculture, energy, and finance to address global challenges. The effort to improve relations is partly motivated by the economic impact of US tariffs under President Donald Trump. While no announcements were made regarding tariffs between China and Canada, the leaders signaled a desire to strengthen cooperation amidst global trade disruptions.

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No announcement was made on tariffs between China and Canada.

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Carney said better relations would help improve a global governance system under great strain.

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Xi Jinping is willing to continue working to improve ties with Canada.

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Carney's government is focused on building an economy less reliant on the US.

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China and Canada have pledged to improve relations after years of acrimony.

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South Korea 30% Beijing 40% Donald Trump 60% United States ×370% Xi Jinping ×280% Mark Carney ×490% Canada ×7100% China ×9100%

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canada-china relations 100% strategic partnership 80% mark carney 70% xi jinping 70% global tensions 60% us tariffs 60% economic cooperation 50% trade disruption 50% global governance 40% america first 40%