“Our agreements today represent a great opportunity for Canada and for China”. In the address, he preached to the economic superpower on the value of good governance and free expression.
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After meeting with Li in Beijing on Wednesday, Trudeau announced Canada’s intention to apply to join the China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
China has been pushing for a free trade treaty with Canada that would be similar to the ones they already have in place with Australia and New Zealand. Can you tell us more about their arrival?
The deals signed on Thursday involve companies in sectors from seafood to clean technologies, the trade minister said ahead of a speech by Trudeau.
Before Justin Trudeau’s visit to the Communist nation, China had planned to enforce tighter regulations on the amount of foreign materials – such as weeds, other crops and detritus – permitted in canola exports from Canada.
“We know that when we do build strong and resilient relationships, when we give Canadian businesses more opportunities to succeed – they will succeed”, he said.
The Prime Minister also welcomed $1.2 billion in commercial signings between Canadian and Chinese companies, which will help grow Canada’s economy and create new jobs for middle class Canadians.
The Canadian envoy to China said Thursday that until now, visa offices for Chinese tourists were limited to cities where Canada has a diplomatic presence.
On Saturday, Trudeau is to fly to Hangzhou, where he will meet Jack Ma, the founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba and later attend the G20 leaders’ summit in Hangzhou.
The portion of the Wall they walked was temporarily closed to the public – providing them with a peaceful section to stroll, away from the usual hordes of visitors.
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Canada’s Prime Minsiter Justin Trudeau has made announcement in Beijing, after meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday that China has agreed to extend the deadline for new restrictions on Canadian canola exports beyond September 1, as both countries chose to negotiate further to find a long-term solution to the problem.
