BUSAN, Friday, October 31, 2025 : Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is at a \u201cturning point\u201d in its relationship with China, following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC Summit \u2014 the first official engagement between the two countries\u2019 leaders in eight years.<\/p>\n
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Carney described the talks as \u201cconstructive and forward-looking,\u201d emphasizing a renewed commitment to rebuild ties between Ottawa and Beijing.<\/p>\n
\u201cTHIS IS A TURNING POINT IN OUR RELATIONSHIP,\u201d THE PRIME MINISTER SAID. \u201cBOTH SIDES RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAGMATIC ENGAGEMENT AND COOPERATION IN ADDRESSING GLOBAL AND BILATERAL CHALLENGES.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
He also confirmed that during the meeting, President Xi extended an invitation to him for a state visit to China \u2014 a move seen as a major step toward normalizing relations between the two nations.<\/p>\n
Observers noted that the encounter marks a thaw in Canada\u2013China relations, which had been strained over trade and diplomatic issues in recent years. The renewed dialogue, analysts say, could open doors for enhanced cooperation in trade, clean technology, and climate action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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