Group 1 - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit China to discuss trade, energy, and security issues, marking the first visit by a Canadian Prime Minister since 2017, with significant implications for Canada-China relations [1][3] - The visit comes at a time when Canadian agricultural producers are facing challenges due to China's imposition of counter-tariffs on Canadian canola oil, pork, and seafood, as well as an anti-dumping investigation into canola seeds [3][4] - Carney aims to shift Canada's economy from reliance on a single trade partner to a more resilient economy, establishing new partnerships in energy and trade to attract investment and create opportunities for Canadians [3][4] Group 2 - Saskatchewan's Premier Scott Moe expressed optimism about Carney's visit, hoping it will advance discussions on canola issues and diversify Canada's market engagement with China [4][5] - Security expert Wesley Walker noted the complexity of Carney's mission, suggesting that the current geopolitical climate makes this an opportune time for the visit, with expectations for tangible outcomes to address the gap since the last visit in 2017 [4] - The visit is also seen as an effort to reduce Canada's trade dependency on the U.S., which accounts for 75.9% of Canadian exports, significantly more than China, highlighting the need for predictability in Canada-China relations [4]
“意义重大”,加拿大媒体期待总理卡尼访华修复关系
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2026-01-08 22:47