China seeks improved ties with Canada amid rising trade tensions

China seeks improved ties with Canada amid rising trade tensions

Carney and Li agreed to establish regular communication channels

China called on Friday for steps to improve bilateral ties with Canada, saying there were no deep-seated conflicts of interest, following a spike in trade tensions with many of Beijing’s Western trade partners this year.


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