A new strategic partnership between China and Canada is not directed at any third party, and beneficial to world peace and prosperity, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a routine news briefing on Wednesday. Lin's remarks came after U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his frustration about a possible Canada-China trade deal on Monday.
"China and Canada have built a new strategic partnership, which reflects the spirit of equality, openness, inclusiveness, peaceful cooperation and shared benefits. It is not targeted at any third party and is in line with the common interests of the two peoples, and also benefits world peace, stability, development and prosperity," he said.
During Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's official visit to China in January 2026, the two sides committed to advancing the China-Canada new strategic partnership in the spirit of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit to bring more positive outcomes to both peoples and made some specific arrangements for properly addressing economic and trade issues between the two countries.
China-Canada new strategic partnership not directed at any third party: spokesman
A Chinese mainland spokeswoman on Wednesday denounced Taiwan authorities led by Lai Ching-te for ignoring the heinous crimes committed by Japan during its colonial rule over Taiwan, describing their flattering remarks toward Japan as utterly disgraceful.
Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, made the remarks at a press conference in response to a media inquiry about Lai's intention to work with Japan to "deal with regional challenges."
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated its position on Japan's Lower House election. We demand the Japanese side fully recognize the highly sensitive nature of the Taiwan question, strictly adhere to the one-China principle and the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, retract Takaichi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan, handle Taiwan-related matters with caution, and uphold the one-China principle with concrete actions. The Lai Ching-te authorities disregard the heinous crimes committed by Japan during its colonial rule over Taiwan and instead use this chance to spread fallacy to please Japan. Their servile and obsequious behavior is truly disgraceful," she said.
Chinese mainland spokeswoman slams Lai Ching-te's remarks on Japan
