Ottawa/Beijing, June 6 -- Looking forward to improving its ties with Canada under the new administration, Chinese Premier Li Qiang has said that Beijing wants to work with Ottawa to improve bilateral ties and promote steady cooperation, in the spirit of looking to the future in a win-win situation for both nations.
Speaking with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the phone at the latter's request, Li said that Canada was one of the first Western countries to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, and the bilateral relationship was at the forefront of China's ties with Western nations for a long time. However, in recent years, the relationship has suffered serious difficulties due to unnecessary disruptions,...