Taxi.com.cn, January 14 report. According to EFE, on January 13, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney set off for Beijing, marking the first visit by a Canadian leader to China since 2017.

Carney said when announcing his trip to China, "In times of global trade turbulence, Canada is committed to building a more competitive, sustainable, and independent economy. We are establishing new partnerships around the world to drive economic transformation, shifting from reliance on a single trade partner to a stronger, more resilient economy against global shocks."

Several senior Canadian officials stated that Carney's visit to China is part of the "readjustment" of Sino-Canadian relations, especially in the area of trade. Politically, Canada also hopes to restore bilateral relations.

Currently, the Carney government aims to reduce its dependence on U.S. trade, and Trump's tough stance has made China a country worth Canada's goodwill.

Another report by EFE on January 14 stated that Canadian Prime Minister Carney began a historic visit to China, the first by a Canadian leader in nearly ten years. This visit comes amid tense Sino-Canadian relations, as relations between Ottawa and Washington have continued to deteriorate since Trump returned to the White House.

Carney himself has clearly stated that this visit is a direct response to the trade and political changes brought about by Trump's second term.

Therefore, this visit may mark a turning point in the tense Sino-Canadian trade relationship.

The Carney government has been striving to reduce its trade dependence on the United States, with Canadian exports to the U.S. accounting for about 70% of its total exports. Trump's aggressive stance has exacerbated this issue, as he once openly expressed his intention to annex Canada.

Another report from the Hong Kong South China Morning Post website on January 13 noted that Professor Liang Yan, an economics professor at Willamette University in the U.S., called Carney's visit a "starting point."

Liang Yan said, "I think this visit aims to repair bilateral relations and perhaps establish new trade links, which is significant."

Since Trump returned to the White House a year ago, both Chinese and Canadian officials have expressed dissatisfaction with the U.S. government's tariff policies and trade restrictions.

Currently, Canada's main exports to China include crude oil, copper, and iron ore, while China exports consumer electronics and cars to Canada.

Jayant Jha, a senior researcher at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore, said that in addition to these goods, China has a huge demand for various agricultural products, and Canada hopes to attract more Chinese tourists to travel to Canada and welcome more Chinese students to study at Canadian universities.

A January 13 article from the Canadian Daily News website stated that Prime Minister Carney's visit to China is a decisive and constructive step toward restoring a relationship crucial to Canada's economic future.

At its core, this visit is aimed at repairing economic damage that was not caused by Canadians but has long been borne by them.

Carney's visit also reflects his broader shift toward pragmatic diplomacy. This means recognizing that engagement, dialogue, and fair trade are more effective than prolonged stalemates that put some Canadian industries at risk.

The article also said that for Canadians facing high vehicle costs, tight agricultural income, and uncertainty about industrial futures, Carney's visit offers some tangible things: relief, opportunities, and the prospect of rebalancing. In this regard, Carney's visit to China is not only timely but also necessary, and it should have happened sooner.

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