Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described his visit to China as ‘historic’.
Relations between Canada and China have been strained for years, but now the two countries appear to be embarking on a new chapter.
Prime Minister Mark Carney concluded what he described as a “historic” visit to Beijing this week and welcomed a new strategic partnership with China that he said could help the two nations establish a “new world order”.
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Many argue that United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs have forced Canada and China to form this new partnership. So, who will benefit the most?
Presenter: James Bays
Guest:
Einar Tangen – Senior Fellow at the Center for International Governance Innovation, a Canadian think tank
William Lee – Chief Economist and Managing Director of Global Economic Advisors
Jean Charest – Former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada
Published on January 17, 2026