BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in Beijing on Friday, their second meeting in less than three months, as both sides signaled a commitment to advancing a new China-Canada strategic partnership. The talks mark a continuation of efforts to rebuild ties that began to thaw last year after years of strained relations.
Xi told Carney that stable and healthy relations between China and Canada serve the interests of both nations and contribute to global peace and prosperity. He urged both sides to place their partnership on a path of steady and sustainable development, stressing mutual respect, trust, and collaboration.
The Chinese leader highlighted that economic and trade cooperation remains central to bilateral ties, describing it as mutually beneficial. He said China’s ongoing high-quality development and openness will create new opportunities for Canadian businesses. Xi also called for deeper cooperation in education, culture, tourism, sports, and local exchanges to strengthen public support for the relationship.
Carney, on his first official visit to China as prime minister, reaffirmed Canada’s adherence to the one-China policy and expressed a desire to build a strong and enduring partnership. He noted the long history of engagement between the two countries and emphasized opportunities in trade, energy, agriculture, finance, education, and climate change. Carney also underscored the importance of multilateralism, saying Canada seeks closer coordination with China within the United Nations, the G20, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.
During the visit, both sides issued a joint statement and signed multiple cooperation agreements covering trade, customs, energy, construction, culture, and public security. Chinese Premier Li Qiang also met Carney on Thursday, encouraging more Canadian investment in China and calling for a fair business environment for Chinese enterprises in Canada.
Analysts in Beijing said the Canadian government’s renewed push to stabilize ties reflects a pragmatic approach aimed at restoring political trust and reviving exchanges across economic and cultural fields.
