Canada has sought a rapprochement with Beijing amid tensions between Ottawa and Washington

Chinese President Xi Jinping has welcomed what he called a “turnaround” in relations with Canada, following a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing.

While campaigning for office in April 2025, Carney claimed that China represented the number one security threat to Canada on the global stage. However, US President Donald Trump’s stance on nearby countries has prompted a re-think in Ottawa.

Trump, who has repeatedly suggested that Canada could become the 51st US state, has accused the Canadian government of taking advantage of America…

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