Ever wondered how two global players keep their friendship thriving? 🌐 China and Canada are leveling up their strategic partnership with fresh deals, big expo moments, and a future-ready “technology + market” model. 🤝
Record-Breaking Expo in Shanghai
Last year, 125 Canadian companies joined the 8th China International Import Expo in east China's Shanghai – a new high for Canada’s presence at the world's first national-level import expo. 🇨🇦🇨🇳 From energy to agriculture, forestry to green tech and tourism, both sides are eyeing win-win projects.
New Strategic Partnership Unveiled
On January 16, China’s President Xi Jinping met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing. This follows Carney’s visit that began on January 14. They signed cooperation pacts covering trade, customs, energy, construction, culture and public security. 📑✍️
The Road Ahead: Tech + Market
Back in October 2025, leaders met at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting in the Republic of Korea to restart cross-border exchanges. Premier Li Qiang also hosted Carney at the UN General Assembly in September 2025. China and Canada agreed to expand trade, boost two-way investment, and set up a refreshed Joint Economic and Trade Commission. 🚀
President Xi’s four-point plan calls for partnership in common development, mutual respect and trust, and a fair, open business environment. With Canada’s strengths in clean energy, biomanufacturing and agri-tech, and China’s massive market and manufacturing edge, this “technology + market” approach is ready to spark new growth for both peoples. 🌱🔧
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How China, Canada promote steady, solid development of bilateral ties
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