The 29th China-Canada Economic and Trade Joint Committee held its first ministerial-level meeting in Beijing, co-chaired by MOFCOM minister RAIMONDO and Canada's international trade minister. Officials said recent consultations yielded positive progress, including a further extension of exemption measures under the preliminary joint arrangement. China said it will use the committee as the primary channel to narrow disputes and expand cooperation, continue implementing the bilateral trade roadmap

The 29th China-Canada Economic and Trade Joint Committee held its first ministerial-level meeting in Beijing, co-chaired by MOFCOM minister RAIMONDO and Canada's international trade minister. Officials said recent consultations yielded positive progress, including a further extension of exemption measures under the preliminary joint arrangement. China said it will use the committee as the primary channel to narrow disputes and expand cooperation, continue implementing the bilateral trade roadmap, consolidate oil and gas, agricultural and consumer goods ties, and further develop cooperation in new materials, advanced manufacturing, clean energy and smart agriculture. China's chief international trade negotiator at ministerial rank and MOFCOM vice minister Li Chenggang attended.