Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arriving in Beijing

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Arrival footage shows Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney landing in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, as he signaled a willingness to reset relations between Canada and China. In a social media post shortly after his arrival, Carney said the relationship between the two countries has created “opportunities and prosperity on both sides of the Pacific,” adding that Canada is ready to build a new partnership. He said the proposed approach would build on positive aspects of past cooperation while responding to present-day challenges. No details were immediately released about Carney’s schedule in Beijing or which Chinese officials he is expected to meet during the visit.