"The leaders agreed that their meeting marked a turning point in the bilateral relationship, a Canadian statement said. Xi was quoted as saying that relations are showing signs of recovery, thanks to the joint efforts of both sides. We are willing to work together with Canada to take this meeting as an opportunity to promote the return of bilateral relations to a healthy, stable and sustainable track as soon as possible, Xi said, according to an official report distributed by China's state media."
"Carney, who became prime minister in March, accepted an invitation from Xi to visit China, the Canadian statement said, without specifying any date. Carney also later told reporters he was very pleased with the outcome. We now have a turning point in the relationship, a turning point that creates opportunities for Canadian families, for Canadian businesses and Canadian workers, and also creates a path to address current issues, he said."
Relations nosedived in 2018 after Canada arrested a senior Huawei executive and remained rocky thereafter. Leaders of China and Canada met in South Korea during the Asia-Pacific Economic Summit and called for pragmatic, constructive improvement of ties. The leaders described the meeting as a turning point and noted signs of recovery resulting from joint efforts. Xi expressed willingness to work with Canada to return bilateral relations to a healthy, stable and sustainable track. Carney accepted an invitation to visit China and said the meeting creates opportunities for Canadian families, businesses and workers. Experts urged caution because of unresolved security concerns.
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