Canada’s Carney to raise election meddling concerns in talks with China’s Xi
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to discuss bilateral trade and foreign interference concerns with President Xi Jinping.
Quick Look
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will stress non-interference by China in Canada's affairs when he meets President Xi Jinping at the November 18-19 Apec summit, citing a 2025 public inquiry that identified China as the most active perpetrator of foreign interference targeting Canada's democratic institutions.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
A 2025 public inquiry into allegations of election meddling identified China as the most active perpetrator of foreign interference targeting Canada's democratic institutions.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday that he would stress the importance of "non-interference in our affairs by China" when he meets President Xi Jinping later this month.
A 2025 public inquiry into allegations of election meddling identified China as "the most active perpetrator of foreign interference targeting Canada's democratic institutions".
Carney confirmed he would meet Xi at the November 18-19 Apec summit and would discuss "many things", including efforts to broaden bilateral trade.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Carney will raise non-interference concerns with Xi Jinping at the Apec summit on November 18-19.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific actions will Carney take if China does not address interference concerns?
- What trade topics will be discussed beyond broadening bilateral trade?
