Beijing/Ottawa Nov 4/3 — China’s National Energy Administration director Wang
Hongzhi and Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson held
the inaugural China‑Canada ministerial energy dialogue by videoconference. They
agreed to deepen cooperation on conventional fuels, renewables, civil nuclear
and uranium resources, and encouraged energy firms to pursue trade, technology
exchange, investment and project partnerships. China thanked Canada for
supporting energy cooperation in China’s 2026 APEC year. Both sides agreed to
continue coordination in multilateral forums on energy security and the energy
transition.