Canada’s PM seeks to smooth over past ructions in relationship with China as trade war takes its toll

Canada’s PM seeks to smooth over past ructions in relationship with China as trade war takes its toll

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visits China to strengthen ties and reduce reliance on U.S. amid trade challenges.

The PM is seeking to deepen trade and repair ties with China after years of tense relations - without compromising national security or provoking the US.

“If the Canadian side reflects on the root causes of the setbacks ... it will realize that it can avoid the same outcome,” China Daily wrote in an op-ed.

Canadian leader's visit comes after nearly a decade of strained ties between Ottawa and Beijing.