Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Begins First Official Visit to China Since 2017 to Address Trade Disputes
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Beijing for a four-day visit to address trade disputes. This trip marks the first leader visit since 2017.
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CAarrived in China 
CNon January 15, 2026, for a four-day official visit intended to recalibrate bilateral relations. This trip represents the first visit by a Canadian head of government to Chinasince 2017. During the first day of the mission, Carneyheld separate meetings with Zhao Leji zhao leji, the top legislator for China, and Premier Li Qiang li qiang. These sessions preceded a scheduled meeting with President Xi Jinping xi jinpingon Friday, January 16. The two leaders previously met in South Korea 
KRin October 2025 as part of intensified efforts to re-engage following a decade of strained ties.
CAarrived in China CNon January 15, 2026, for a four-day official visit intended to recalibrate bilateral relations. This trip represents the first visit by a Canadian head of government to Chinasince 2017. During the first day of the mission, Carneyheld separate meetings with Zhao Leji zhao leji, the top legislator for China, and Premier Li Qiang li qiang. These sessions preceded a scheduled meeting with President Xi Jinping xi jinpingon Friday, January 16. The two leaders previously met in South Korea KRin October 2025 as part of intensified efforts to re-engage following a decade of strained ties.
