Commentary: Canada’s Pivot to China Signals a New Global Order

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China in mid-January resulted in what he termed a “preliminary but landmark” strategic partnership. It was the first such visit by a Canadian leader in a decade and stands as one of the most consequential diplomatic shifts since Carney took office in 2025. For observers of the long-standing tensions — stemming from the 2018 Meng Wanzhou incident and the tariff disputes of 2024 — this rapprochement marks a critical turning point.