Xi Jinping Invites Canadian PM Carney to China Amid Global Trade Tensions and Holds First Meeting with Japan's New Premier

Oct 31, 2025 08:04 pm CST

Chinese President Xi Jinping has invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to visit China during their first formal talks since 2017, signaling potential improvement in strained bilateral relations. Both nations face pressure from Trump's tariff policies, even as Xi meets with Japan's first female premier Sanae Takaichi amid complex regional dynamics. The diplomatic engagements occur against a backdrop of global trade tensions, with Canada positioning itself as a potential energy supplier to Asian markets.