Canada committed to boosting exports to China by 50% in 2030: diplomat

Mark Richardson, charge d'affaires of the Embassy of Canada to China. [PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY]

Canada is committed to further deepening economic engagement with China "with the ambitious goal of increasing Canadian exports by 50 percent by 2030", said Mark Richardson, charge d'affaires of the Embassy of Canada to China.

The goal includes "creating opportunity, growth and shared prosperity for both our peoples", he said at a reception held at the Canadian embassy in Beijing on Thursday, to mark Canada Day, which is celebrated on July 1.

Assistant Foreign Minister Cai Wei attended the event and offered congratulations.

Around 450 representatives from government, diplomatic missions, the business community, cultural organizations and media gathered to celebrate Canada's 159th birthday, according to the embassy.