China and Canada have pledged to improve relations after years of tension. Chinese leader Xi Jinping told visiting Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday that he is willing to work on better ties. Talks have been underway since their initial meeting in October. Carney is the first Canadian prime minister to visit China in eight years. He says better relations could improve global governance. He has called for cooperation in agriculture, energy, and finance. No announcement has been made on tariffs, which is a sticking point in the relationship. China hopes U.S. pressure will lead Canada to pursue a foreign policy less aligned with the United States.
