What’s pushing Canada and China closer?

by | Jan 17, 2026 | World

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hails his visit to China as ‘historic’.The relationship between Canada and China has been acrimonious for years, but now the two countries seem to be embarking on a new chapter.Prime Minister Mark Carney concluded what he described as a “historic” visit to Beijing this week, hailing a new strategic partnership with China that he said could set both nations up for a “new world order”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listMany argue that United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs have pushed Canada and China to forge this new partnership. So, who stands to gain the most?Presenter: James BaysGuests:Einar Tangen – Senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation, a Canadian think tankWilliam Lee – Chief economist and managing director at Global Economic AdvisorsJean Charest – Former Canadian deputy prime ministerPublished On 17 Jan 202617 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Share

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