On Monday, January 5, 2026, VP Han Zheng welcomed former Canadian PM Jean Chrétien in Beijing for a friendly chat that could reshape some big moves in China-Canada relations. 🤝
Han started by thanking Chrétien for his lasting work on bilateral ties. He pointed out that last October, President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Mark Carney met in the Republic of Korea, landing a key agreement to guide the next phase of cooperation. According to Han, that consensus opened a new chapter in relations.
Han emphasized that China and Canada share broad common interests and massive chances to team up, stressing that both sides should maintain equality and respect to keep their partnership healthy, stable, and sustainable.
Chrétien was all smiles, spotting the positive momentum in the relationship. He highlighted how the two economies complement each other and said he’s ready to keep backing a strong, steady partnership between the countries.
This meet-up is the latest in a series of moves to boost collaboration in areas like trade, green tech, and cultural exchange. For young professionals and travelers eyeing new horizons, stronger China-Canada ties could mean fresh business opportunities, cooler cultural projects, and smoother travel plans—think easier visa processes and more direct flights ✈️.
Stay tuned for more updates as these two nations work to turn today’s agreements into tomorrow’s successes.
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Chines VP Han Zheng meets with former Canadian PM Jean Chrétien
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