Xi Jinping Meets Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

On the morning of January 16th, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau, who was visiting China for an official visit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi Jinping pointed out that in October last year, we met in Gyeongju, South Korea, and opened up a new chapter in the improvement of Sino-Canadian relations. Both sides have had in-depth discussions on resuming and restarting cooperation in various fields, and have achieved positive results. The healthy and stable development of Sino-Canadian relations is in line with the common interests of both countries, as well as beneficial to world peace, stability, and development. Both sides should, with a sense of responsibility towards history, the people, and the world, promote the building of a new type of strategic partnership between China and Canada, and push Sino-Canadian relations onto a healthy, stable, and sustainable development path to better benefit the people of both countries. Xi Jinping put forward four opinions on Sino-Canadian relations. First, they should be partners who respect each other. In the 55 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Canada, the two countries' relationship has experienced ups and downs, leaving behind valuable historical experiences and practical lessons. Although China and Canada have different national conditions, both should respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, respect each other's chosen political system and development path, and adhere to the correct way for countries to coexist. Second, they should be partners in common development. The essence of China-Canada economic and trade relations is mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, from which both sides benefit. China's high-quality development and high-level openness will continue to provide new opportunities and expand new space for China-Canada cooperation. Both sides should add more to promote cooperation and subtract more from negative lists, continuously tightening the bond of common interests with deeper and broader cooperation. Third, they should be partners who trust each other. People-to-people connectivity is the most basic, solid, and enduring form of interconnection, and both sides should encourage various sectors such as education, culture, tourism, sports, and localities to strengthen exchanges and cooperation, facilitate personnel exchanges, and cultivate a public opinion foundation. Fourth, they should be partners who collaborate with each other. A divided world cannot address the common challenges facing humanity, the way out lies in upholding and practicing genuine multilateralism, and promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for humanity. China is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with Canada in frameworks such as the United Nations, G20, APEC, and collectively respond to global challenges. Trudeau stated that Canada has a long history of friendly exchanges with China, the two countries' economies are highly complementary, with broad common interests and full of opportunities. Canada is willing to work with China to construct a strong and sustainable new type of strategic partnership, bringing more blessings to the people of both countries. Under President Xi Jinping's leadership, China's economy has rapidly developed, with remarkable achievements in scientific and technological innovation, providing impetus for world economic growth. Canada reaffirms its One China policy and is committed to working with China in mutual respect and mutual efforts, expanding and strengthening cooperation in fields such as economy and trade, energy, agriculture, finance, education, and climate change. Multilateralism is the cornerstone of world security and stability, and President Xi Jinping's proposal for global governance is of great significance. In the face of the complex international situation, Canada is willing to closely coordinate with China in multilateral matters, uphold multilateralism and the authority of the United Nations, and jointly safeguard world peace and stability. After the meeting, both sides issued a "Joint Statement of Chinese and Canadian Leaders' Meeting".