Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Xi Jinping Sign Landmark Trade Roadmap During Beijing Visit
Prime Minister Mark Carney signed a new economic roadmap with Chinese leaders to resolve trade disputes and restore bilateral relations after years of tension.
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Canadian Prime Minister mark carney arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, January 15, 2026, to begin a four-day official visit to 
CN, marking the first such trip by a Canadian leader since 2017. During the visit, mark carney and Chinese President xi jinping oversaw the signing of a trade and economic roadmap on Thursday, January 16, 2026, designed to stabilize bilateral relations and provide a framework for resolving long-standing trade irritants. This strategic re-engagement follows months of diplomatic efforts to mend ties that deteriorated significantly under the previous administration of justin trudeau.
CN, marking the first such trip by a Canadian leader since 2017. During the visit, mark carney and Chinese President xi jinping oversaw the signing of a trade and economic roadmap on Thursday, January 16, 2026, designed to stabilize bilateral relations and provide a framework for resolving long-standing trade irritants. This strategic re-engagement follows months of diplomatic efforts to mend ties that deteriorated significantly under the previous administration of justin trudeau.
