China and Canada Celebrate 55 Years of Diplomatic Relations and 20 Years of Strategic Partnership

Strategic Insights -

The Government of the People's Republic of China has issued a statement on the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Canada and the 20th anniversary of the strategic partnership. Ambassador Wang Di wrote a signed article in The Hill Times, reflecting on the history and future of China-Canada relations. The two countries have a solid foundation, having established diplomatic ties on October 13, 1970, and a strategic partnership in September 2005. China and Canada have increased exchanges and cooperation in various fields, with positive momentum in their relations.

Key Takeaways:

  • China and Canada have 55 years of diplomatic relations, with Canada being one of the first Western countries to establish diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China.
  • The two countries have a 20-year strategic partnership, which has injected new vitality into China-Canada cooperation.
  • Exchanges between the two countries are increasing, with China-Canada relations showing positive momentum, widely welcomed by all sectors of society in both countries.
  • China and Canada have different political and social systems, histories, cultures, and stages of development, but there is no fundamental conflict of interest between the two countries.
  • China has regarded Canada as a friend and partner, willing to work with Canada to strengthen exchanges and dialogue, respect each other's core interests and major concerns, and promote the steady and long-term development of China-Canada relations.
  • China and Canada have highly complementary resource endowments and economic structures, with their economic and trade cooperation being mutually beneficial and having enormous potential.
  • China is Canada's second-largest trading partner, with Canadian exports to China increasing by 7.8% year-on-year in the first eight months of this year.
  • The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project has led to China becoming the largest customer for the pipeline's new production and Canadian liquefied natural gas exports to China have begun in April 2025.
  • China hopes that Canada will provide a fair and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese companies in Canada.
  • President Xi Jinping's Global Governance Initiative emphasizes the need for joint defense of multilateralism, a free and open international trade system, and improvement of the global governance system.
  • China is willing to work with Canada and the international community to address global challenges such as climate change.

Statistics:

  • 55 years of diplomatic relations between China and Canada since October 13, 1970
  • 20 years of strategic partnership between China and Canada since September 2005
  • 7.8% increase in Canadian exports to China in the first eight months of this year
  • 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War
  • 80% increase in Canadian liquefied natural gas exports to China since April 2025

Sources:

  • The Hill Times, "The Wind is Right, Sail the Sails, and Push China-Canada Relations Toward a Brighter Future" by Ambassador Wang Di on October 13, 2025
  • Government of the People's Republic of China news release