Joint Statement Between the People's Republic of China and Canada

During the visit, the two sides announced a series of important developments and signed relevant agreements. These include the following:

1. In solidifying the new chapter in the strategic partnership, both sides welcomed the successful inaugural meeting of the Annual Dialogue between the Premier of China and the Prime Minister of Canada.

2. Reaffirming Leaders' commitment to launch the China-Canada Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue, which is at a vice-premier level, at an early date.

3. Announcing the goal of doubling bilateral trade by 2025 based on 2015 statistics.

4. In acknowledgement of the interconnected nature of the two economies and the untapped potential of the China-Canada economic and commercial relationship, the two sides agreed to launch exploratory discussions for a possible China-Canada Free Trade Agreement.

5. Signing the Joint Statement between the Government of China and the Government of Canada to Develop Cooperation in Third-Party Markets, in order to encourage and support enterprises of both countries to pursue economic development opportunities in third-party markets.

6. Signing the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Commerce of China and the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada and Statistics Canada on the Establishment of a Joint Working Group on Trade Statistics Reconciliation.

7. Recognizing the importance of efficient capital markets and a strong and stable financial system for growing the economy, both sides welcome cooperation as appropriate to develop direct trading between the Renminbi and the Canadian dollar on the China Foreign Exchange Trade System in Shanghai, as well as relevant Canadian financial institutions to issue Renminbi bonds in China's inter-bank bond market.

8. Announcing the goal of doubling two-way visits by 2025 based on 2015 statistics.

9. Signing the Memorandum of Understanding between the National Tourism Administration of China and the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada in the Field of Tourism.

10. Signing the Action Plan between the Ministry of Agriculture of China and the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (2016-2020) for Agricultural Cooperation.

11. Signing the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between the State Administration of Grain of China and the Canadian Grain Commission.

12. Signing a Memorandum of Understanding on trade in canola between China and Canada.

13. Recognizing the mutual importance of agriculture and the necessary safeguards for plant and animal health, as well as food safety, the two countries have agreed to expand market access to Canadian bone-in beef and to advance several key initiatives to support the trade of Canadian beef and pork, bovine genetics, Chinese pears and filled grain products.

14. Signing the Memorandum of Understanding between the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China and the Department of Health Canada on Cooperation in the Field of Consumer Product Safety.

15. Signing the Bilateral Aviation Technical Arrangement between the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the Department of Transport Canada.

16. Agreeing to further enhance our bilateral air transport relationship through recent negotiations, which expanded the Canada-China air transport agreement. Both sides also agreed to meet again in 2017 to discuss a further expansion of air transport rights.

17. In preparation for the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and as an opportunity to strengthen cultural and people-to-people ties, agreeing to enhance cooperation in the area of winter sports.

18. Reaffirming our commitment to enhancing efforts to address climate change through the full and effective implementation of the historic Paris Agreement and to work together with international partners to strengthen the global response to climate change, and to achieve successful outcomes in related multilateral fora this year.

19. Signing the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Education of China and the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada concerning Education Cooperation and welcoming the renewal of the China-Canada Scholars' Exchange Program.

20. Welcoming Canada being named the Country of Honour at the 2017 China Education Expo, as well as the expansion of the Canada Learning Initiative in China Program, a partnership to help Canadian students to gain experience in China as part of their degree program.

21. Agreeing to establish the China-Canada Innovation Dialogue under the Agreement for Scientific and Technological Cooperation.

22. Signing the Agreement between the Government of China and the Government of Canada on Sharing and Return of Forfeited Assets.

23. Signing the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Combating Crime between the Ministry of Public Security of China and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

24. In recognition of health as an important area of the bilateral relationship, the two sides committed to holding the 5th Ministerial dialogue on health within the next year and renewing the Plan of Action on Cooperation for the period of 2017-2019.

25. Agreeing to reinforce exchange and cooperation in the field of ocean science, including the prevention and control of marine oil spills.

26. Signing the Cooperation Agreement between the General Administration of Customs of China and the Canada Border Services Agency.

27. Welcoming the entry into force of the China-Canada Social Security Agreement early next year.

28. Agreeing to support the pursuit of a dialogue to expand exchanges between provinces and territories of both countries.

29. Agreeing to actively support relevant institutions of both countries to launch track II dialogues, including on energy and foreign policy, at an early date.