China and Canada Seek to Revitalize Bilateral Relations

Strategic Insights -

China is ready to work with Canada to return bilateral relations to a healthy, stable, and sustainable development track, as stated by Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting. This year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of Chinese-Canadian diplomatic relations and the 20th anniversary of the establishment of strategic partnership between the two countries. Xi Jinping noted that China and Canada need to develop an objective and rational understanding of each other, treat each other correctly, and proceed from the common and long-term interests of the two countries to advance the development of China-Canada relations.

Key Takeaways:

  • China's President Xi Jinping expressed a willingness to work with Canada to return bilateral relations to a healthy, stable, and sustainable development track, benefiting both countries' peoples.
  • Xi Jinping stated that China highly appreciates Canada's statement of readiness to promote the improvement and development of interstate relations in a pragmatic and constructive manner.
  • The Chinese President emphasized the need for both countries to develop an objective and rational understanding of each other, treat each other correctly, and proceed from the common and long-term interests of both countries.
  • Xi Jinping called for strengthening cultural and people-to-people exchanges, supporting mutual understanding between all sectors of society in both countries, and enhancing public support for bilateral relations.
  • China is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Canada in multilateral formats such as the UN, promote the building of a more equitable and reasonable global governance system, and uphold international fairness and justice.
  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged the positive ties between Canada and China over the 55 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations and expressed the new Canadian government's emphasis on relations with China.
  • M. Carney stated that Canada is willing to work with China to strengthen high-level exchanges, promote cooperation in areas such as agriculture, energy, and climate change, and achieve mutual benefit and win-win outcomes.

Statistics:

  • 55 years since the establishment of Chinese-Canadian diplomatic relations
  • 20 years since the establishment of the strategic partnership between China and Canada
  • 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting
  • 2 countries seeking to revitalize bilateral relations

Sources:

  • Xinhua, State Council News, Gyeongju, South Korea, October 31 - People's Republic of China in Russian: Xinhua. 2024. China Seeks to Revitalize Bilateral Relations with Canada. State Council News. October 31.
  • People's Republic of China in Russian - State Council News. (October 31, 2024). China Seeks to Revitalize Bilateral Relations with Canada.