Beijing’s No 2 official also urges Ottawa to adopt a ‘correct’ perception as both sides navigate in the shadow of tougher US tariffs
In a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in New York on Tuesday, Li called on both sides to act responsibly towards a “healthy, stable and sustainable” partnership while urging Ottawa to adopt a “correct” perception of China.
Carney later described it as a “very constructive set of discussions” that took place on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly.
Ties further deteriorated after Canada imposed tariffs on imports of China-made electric vehicles as well as Chinese steel and aluminium last year. Beijing retaliated by levying hefty taxes on Canadian canola imports.
While both countries have made efforts to mend ties since US President Donald Trump returned to power in January and slapped tariffs on goods from Canada and China, Ottawa is under mounting pressure to align with Washington’s duties on Chinese goods.
