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AP News traces how Canada–China ties evolved from Pierre Trudeau’s 1970s outreach through decades of cooperation and tension, touching on trade, diplomacy with leaders like Mao and Xi, and contemporary frictions over Huawei and security, illustrating a complex, ongoing relationship.
China used Mark Carney's Beijing visit to urge Canada to pursue 'strategic autonomy' from the United States and reduce reliance on Washington, hoping to loosen ties amid tariff tensions; Canada seeks to diversify its trade, but experts say the U.S.–Canada economic bond is deep, so any shift will be limited, with talks likely advancing trade without erasing tariffs.
Canada navigates US tariff pressure as Mark Carney visits Beijing to reset ties with China and diversify exports beyond the U.S., while managing Beijing’s leverage amid Arctic and human-rights concerns.
At the Apec summit in South Korea, Xi Jinping emerged as a regional leader in the absence of Donald Trump, who left early, allowing Xi to promote free trade and regional unity. The summit highlighted the fractured state of Apec, with limited consensus on trade issues, but saw a notable thaw in Canada-China relations. Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, made her diplomatic debut, emphasizing pragmatic foreign policy amidst regional tensions.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China, following a meeting with Xi Jinping, marks a potential turning point in their strained relationship, with efforts to resolve trade disputes and strengthen economic ties amid ongoing tensions involving tariffs and diplomatic issues.