Overview
- Prime Minister Mark Carney met President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People and both leaders described a turning point as they launched a new strategic partnership.
- Canada and China signed several non-binding agreements this week, including an energy cooperation MOU that establishes ministerial dialogue but secures no new purchase commitments.
- A joint economic and trade roadmap highlights cooperation in sectors such as agriculture, energy and finance, with language encouraging Canadian uranium sales reported by The Globe and Mail.
- Core disputes remain unresolved, with Canadian EV tariffs and Chinese duties on canola, pork and seafood still in place despite what officials describe as ongoing, productive negotiations.
- Carney’s push to reduce reliance on the United States framed the visit, as he met executives from Alibaba, China National Petroleum, CATL and ICBC to bolster investment and market access.