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Carney calls Xi meeting a ‘turning point’ for Canada and China

CBC Canada · 8 days ago
CBC Canada
CBC Canada
8 days ago

Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed to tackling ‘irritants’ with Chinese President XI Jinping as the two countries had their first formal leader-to-leader contact since 2017. Carney was also invited by Xi for a state visit.

Breakdown
  • Canadian and Chinese leaders held their first formal meeting since 2017 after years of limited engagement. 15s
  • Tensions have included Canadian parliamentary accusations of genocide against China and findings of Chinese interference in Canadian elections. 27s
  • President Xi congratulated Prime Minister Cardi on his election victory and expressed interest in re-establishing relations. 45s
  • Observers note that enough time has passed for renewed dialogue, with Canada seeking to diversify its trading relationships. 1m 2s
  • Prime Minister Cardi called the meeting a turning point and accepted an invitation to visit China. 1m 22s
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