Canada PM hails strategic partnership with China to adapt to ‘new global realities’

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Beijing to establish a "new strategic partnership" with China, marking the first visit by a Canadian leader in eight years. Carney and President Xi Jinping discussed reducing tariffs and increasing cooperation in agriculture, energy, and finance. A preliminary trade deal was reached, including preferential tariffs for electric vehicle imports from China. The visit aims to reset strained relations following previous diplomatic disputes and reduce Canada's economic reliance on the US after increased tariffs. Agreements were also signed to cooperate on clean energy, fossil fuels, forestry, culture, and tourism, with the goal of increasing Canadian exports to China. Xi Jinping stated that relations between the two countries have reached a turning point.

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