Canadian prime minister Carney to visit China for first time in eight years

Canadian prime minister Carney to visit China for first time in eight years
Canadian PM Mark Carney in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, December 27, 2025.
Reuters

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to China later this month, marking the first visit by a Canadian leader since 2017.

Carney’s five-day trip, starting on Tuesday, will include meetings with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and senior government and business officials. Discussions are expected to focus on trade, energy, agriculture, and international security.

“Canada’s new government is moving our economy from reliance to resilience — building strength at home, doubling non-U.S. exports, and attracting new investment,” a statement from the prime minister’s office said.

After China, Carney will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from 19 to 21 January, meeting government officials, business leaders, and investors.

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