Beijing’s envoy calls for more trade with Canada as U.S. trade war continues

Beijing’s ambassador to Canada, Wang Di, expressed China’s interest in increasing trade with Ottawa amidst the global trade war led by the U.S., emphasizing that Canada should not be forced to choose sides between the two countries to avoid further destabilizing the global economy. Despite recent tensions, Wang mentioned that China’s trade volume with Canada is still on the rise and expressed openness to considering a free-trade deal if Canada removes restrictions on Chinese trade, though recent retaliatory tariffs have been imposed by both countries. Wang opposes using China as a bargaining chip in international relations and believes that country-to-country relations should benefit all parties involved in the global community.

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