Canada’s Prime Minister Heads to China in First Visit Since 2017

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit China from January 14 to 17, marking the first visit by a Canadian leader to Beijing in nearly a decade. This comes as Canada looks to strengthen trade and security ties with China, amidst growing tensions with the United States. The visit follows a tensed period in Canada and China relations, particularly after Canada arrested Huawei's CFO in 2018. Potential deals includes, Canadian crude oil exports and progress on canola tariffs, with China being Canada's second-biggest trading partner. Despite the optimism about potential deals, concerns linger over national security risks and human rights in China. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has urged Carney not to "back down" on EV tariffs.