Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for an official visit to China through Saturday. This marks the first trip to China by a Canadian Prime Minister in eight years.
Some Chinese experts said that Carney’s visit may also mark a pivotal step in efforts to stabilize and repair China-Canada relations. Using Carney’s visit as a starting point to advance consensus and restore economic and trade ties would help further stabilize China-Canada relations, allowing more room for Ottawa to balance its ties with both Washington and Beijing.
“I am headed to Beijing. China is our second-largest trading partner, and the world’s second largest economy,” Carney wrote on X on Tuesday local time. “A pragmatic and constructive relationship between our nations will create greater stability, security, and prosperity on both sides of the Pacific.”
He also posted a photo showing himself waving after stepping onto the aircraft’s boarding stairs, with the plane’s cabin door open behind him.
