China is willing to work with the Canadian side to explore a path to advance the China-Canada new strategic partnership, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Monday.
At a press conference, Lin briefed on Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Canada.
"At the invitation of Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, Foreign Minister Wang Yi paid an official visit to Canada from May 28 to 30. It was the first visit by a Chinese foreign minister to Canada in ten years. During the visit, Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Prime Minister Mark Carney, held talks with Foreign Minister Anita Anand, and met with former Prime Minister Jean Chretien and other friends. They had candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges on advancing the China-Canada new Strategic Partnership and international and regional issues of mutual interest, reaching many common understandings and outcomes," said Lin.
"Both sides spoke highly of the progress made in bilateral relations since Prime Minister Carney’s visit in January and agreed to strengthen dialogue and communication, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, expand people-to-people and cultural exchanges, enhance coordination in multilateral fora, and contribute to reforming and improving global governance. The two sides agreed to establish a strategic dialogue mechanism between the two foreign ministers and restart the Political and Security Consultation between the two foreign ministries and the High-Level National Security and Rule of Law Dialogue," said the spokesman.
"Foreign Minister Wang Yi noted that under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, China-Canada relations were steered back on course and onto the right track, which serves the interests of both countries, and meets the expectations of all parties. What the two sides can learn best from the ups and downs in bilateral ties is the importance of mutual respect, seeking common ground while shelving differences, strategic independence, and win-win results. China is ready to work with Canada to follow through on the important common understandings reached between the two countries’ leaders and explore ways to advance the China-Canada new Strategic Partnership, prepare for Prime Minister Carney’s trip to China for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, and move relations forward on the track of sound, steady and sustainable growth," said Lin.
"The Canadian side stressed that Canada attaches high importance to relations with China and is dedicated to moving forward the two sides’ new Strategic Partnership. Canada firmly adheres to the one-China policy, a position that will not change. Canada supports China in hosting the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting this year. It is honored to attend the China International Import Expo 2026 as a guest country of honor and hopes to increase its export to China by 50 percent by 2030," he said.
China willing to further explore path to advance new strategic partnership with Canada: spokesman
