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Canadian Prime Minister Carney Arrives in Beijing for Official Visit

Published January 14, 2026, 17:10
Canadian Prime Minister Carney Arrives in Beijing for Official Visit

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is making an official visit to Beijing, the first at this level in eight years, with the aim of restarting relations between Canada and China. During the visit, he is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Li Qiang, as well as with business representatives for trade negotiations. Important topics of discussion will be China's restrictions on Canadian canola exports and human rights. The visit takes place after a period of tension in relations between the two countries, triggered by arrests and allegations of election interference.