Canada aims for 50% trade increase with China while balancing security concerns, Anand says during Wang Yi visit

Summary

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced Canada's goal to increase trade with China by 50% over the next four years while safeguarding national security interests. The statement came during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Ottawa, as both countries seek to build on a 'strategic partnership' struck in January. Notably, Anand did not address the recent transit of a Canadian warship through the Taiwan Strait, which occurred despite Beijing's warnings to stay away from the disputed waterway.