Partnership

China's President Xi Jinping (L) speaks next to China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi (2nd L) during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

China's top diplomat to boost 'new partnership' with Canada visit

Wang Yi is set to visit Canada from May 28 to 30, marking the first visit by a Chinese foreign minister in 10 years as Ottawa and Beijing move toward 'a new type of strategic partnership.'

May 30, 2026

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Keir Starmer delivering his first address as prime minister of the United Kingdom, 10 Downing Street, London, July 5, 2024. (FILE/Encyclopedia Britannica)

Starmer lands in China to defend 'pragmatic' partnership

In an effort to boost trade and reset strained ties, Britain’s prime minister travels to Beijing for talks with Chinese leaders, seeking investment and diplomatic engagement while balancing shifting global alliances.

January 28, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) attends a meeting with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on January 16, 2026. (Photo by Vincent Thian / POOL / AFP)

Canada's Carney hails 'strategic partnership' in talks with Xi

Canada is seeking closer economic engagement with China after years of strained relations, as Mark Carney meets with Chinese leaders to expand trade, lower tariffs, and diversify exports away from their heavy reliance on the United States.

January 16, 2026