Carney Meets Xi as Canada and China Thaw Relations After Eight Years

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney met China’s President Xi Jinping in Beijing, the first visit by a Canadian leader to China in eight years, as Ottawa tries to reset ties after a long diplomatic freeze.

Carney spoke of a new strategic partnership shaped by new global realities, with both sides highlighting areas like agriculture, energy, and finance while trade disputes remain unresolved.