On July 11, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Kuala Lumpur at the latter's request.

Wang Yi noted that this year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Canada and the 20th anniversary of the establishment of their strategic partnership. It is an important opportunity to review the past and think about the future. Last month, Premier Li Qiang had a positive and constructive phone call with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Prime Minister Carney proposed to recalibrate China-Canada relations and carry out more exchanges and cooperation, to which the Chinese side expressed agreement.

Wang Yi emphasized that China-Canada relations have experienced ups and downs over the past few years. The merits of the issues involved are quite clear. There are no territorial disputes or geopolitical conflicts between China and Canada, and they can fully become partners that help each other succeed. The two sides should further deliver on the important common understandings reached by the two heads of government, view each other with a more objective and rational attitude, and strengthen cooperation with a more proactive and open spirit. China opposes overstretching the concept of national security to suppress Chinese companies groundlessly and hopes that Canada will provide a favorable business environment for the investment and operation of Chinese enterprises.

Wang Yi said that the abuse of tariffs by the United States undermines the international economic and trade order and drags down global economic growth. The United States has even imposed high tariffs on small and poor countries. In contrast, China upholds multilateralism and free trade, voluntarily offers zero-tariff treatment for 100 percent of products from the least developed countries, and promotes the common modernization of all countries by sharing development opportunities. In the face of a complex international situation, all countries should adhere to the basic norms governing international relations based on the United Nations Charter, uphold the principle of equality among nations regardless of size, refrain from interfering in internal affairs, and maintain peaceful coexistence among nations. Major countries, in particular, should take the lead and abandon the so-called logic of power politics that advocates "peace through strength".

Anita Anand said that Canada attaches importance to developing relations with China. The successful phone call between the two heads of government marks a positive step towards getting bilateral relations back on track and lays a foundation for expanding practical cooperation. The new Canadian government is committed to achieving diversification of the supply chain, enhancing the resilience of economic development, and benefiting the Canadian people. The Canadian side is ready to maintain contact and candid communication with the Chinese side, and accelerate the resumption of exchanges and cooperation in various fields such as economy, trade, health and culture with a pragmatic and constructive attitude.