Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Arrives in China for Landmark Diplomatic Reengagement
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in China on Wednesday for a four-day visit to rebuild ties and diversify Canadian exports amid ongoing trade pressures.
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Prime Minister mark carney arrived in 
CN on Wednesday, January 15, 2026, for a four-day visit to advance a bilateral strategic partnership across energy, security, and people-to-people ties. This trip marks the first visit to CN by a leader from 
CA since 2017 and is the first such mission for mark carney since taking office. On Thursday, January 15, the Prime Minister met with the top legislator of CN, zhao leji, and he is scheduled to meet with President xi jinping on Friday, January 16. The two leaders previously met in 
KR during October 2025.
CN on Wednesday, January 15, 2026, for a four-day visit to advance a bilateral strategic partnership across energy, security, and people-to-people ties. This trip marks the first visit to CN by a leader from CA since 2017 and is the first such mission for mark carney since taking office. On Thursday, January 15, the Prime Minister met with the top legislator of CN, zhao leji, and he is scheduled to meet with President xi jinping on Friday, January 16. The two leaders previously met in KR during October 2025.
