Tuesday, 28/11/2017 16:36 (GMT+7)
Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau will conduct an official visit to China from December 3rd -7th.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau (Source: AFP/VNA)
PM Trudeau’s Office said he’ll meet with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing, then visit Guangzhou to meet with Li Xi, the recently appointed party chief of Guangdong province.
A statement from the PM’s Office says Trudeau will promote a progressive trade agenda and tourism initiatives.
“A strong relationship with China is essential to creating jobs, strengthening the middle class, and growing the Canadian economy,” Mr. Trudeau said in the statement. “I look forward to meeting again with China’s leaders to strengthen our relationship and set the stage for even greater trade and investment co-operation".
The statement also said Canada intends to continue frank dialogue with China on topics such as human rights and good governance.
PM Trudeau made his first official visit to China last year.
China is Canada's second biggest trading partner. Canada's exports to China totaled nearly USD21 billion in merchandise last year./.
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