Canada-China relations

Ottawa/Beijing, June 7, 2025 – In a major development for Canada-China relations, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have agreed to "regularize channels of communication" between the two nations. The agreement signals a thaw in diplomatic ties that have been strained since 2018 and aims to facilitate cooperation on critical issues, including trade and the opioid epidemic.During a high-level phone conversation, both leaders stressed the need for consistent diplomatic engagement to resolve mutual concerns. Carney emphasized that restoring dialogue is essential to de-escalate economic frictions, particularly Chinese tariffs on Canadian agricultural exports such as canola, peas, and…