China Compass - Dashboard
Canada-China tension index, supply chain exposure, institutional partnerships, and diplomatic timeline.
Few active disputes. Normal diplomatic and trade activity. Constructive engagement signals present.
1.7 / 10Diplomatic
2/10Trade
2/10Military
1/10Political
3/10
Component Detail
| Component | Score | Trend | Key Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diplomatic | 2/10 | ↑ up | China has extended the visa-free regime for Russian citizens for another year. Chinese Ambassador: Hope for Permanent Mutual Visa-Free Travel Between China and Russia |
| Trade | 2/10 | ↑ up | Expanding Global Markets and Connecting International Circuits - A Series Commentary on Learning and Implementing President Xi's Important Remarks during the Two Sessions, Part II: Enhancing Economic Resilience |
| Military | 1/10 | → stable | China and Canada agree to hold economic and financial strategic dialogue |
| Political | 3/10 | ↑ up | KMT defends chairman's visit to China |
| Technology | 0/10 | → stable | Calvin Chen reviews Hong Kong's economy for the first quarter of this year, noting active stock market trading and improvements in the real economy. |
| Social | 2/10 | ↑ up | From sightseeing to immersion: How foreign travelers are redefining tourism in China |
Events Calendar
Upcoming bilateral meetings, summits, parliamentary debates, and deadlines
House of Commons debate on Indo-Pacific Strategy
Question Period and emergency debate on China policy and foreign interference legislation.
CUSMA review consultations deadline
Final day for stakeholder submissions ahead of the 2026 CUSMA joint review with implications for Canada-China supply chain provisions.
G7 Leaders' Summit
Hosted by France in Évian. Expected agenda items include China economic coercion, Taiwan Strait stability, and critical minerals.
APEC Leaders' Meeting
Hosted by China in Shenzhen. Potential venue for first formal Carney-Xi bilateral.
NPC Standing Committee session
Expected review of revised Foreign Relations Law amendments and export control list updates affecting Canadian importers.
People Watchlist
Key officials shaping the Canada-China relationship
Xi Jinping
习近平
General Secretary, CPC; President of PRC
Chaired Politburo meeting on high-quality development; signaled selective opening to European investment.
Li Qiang
李强
Premier of the State Council
Announced new round of fiscal stimulus targeting EV and AI sectors at the National Development conference.
Wang Yi
王毅
Foreign Minister; Politburo Member
Met with EU foreign policy chief in Brussels; pointedly skipped Ottawa on his North America itinerary.
Han Zheng
韩正
Vice President of PRC
Led Chinese delegation to Boao Forum, emphasizing supply chain resilience and rejection of "decoupling".
Wang Wentao
王文涛
Minister of Commerce
Confirmed continuation of anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola through Q2 2026.
Mark Carney
马克·卡尼
Prime Minister of Canada
Outlined Canada's economic security framework in Toronto speech; named China as principal "strategic competitor".
Mélanie Joly
梅拉妮·乔利
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Convened G7 foreign ministers call on coordinated response to economic coercion by Beijing.
David Morrison
大卫·莫里森
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Testified at PROC committee on PRC interference allegations; defended departmental briefing protocols.
Sanctions Tracker
Active bilateral sanctions between Canada and China
Canadian Sanctions on China
| Date | Target | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-22 | Chen Mingguo and 3 other Xinjiang officials | Gross and systematic human rights violations against Uyghurs in Xinjiang under SEMA. | |
| 2020-08-07 | Hong Kong officials linked to National Security Law | Suspended Canada-Hong Kong extradition treaty and halted exports of sensitive military items in response to NSL. | |
| 2022-12-10 | Two former PRC officials (Human Rights Day designation) | Listed under Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act for human rights abuses. |
Chinese Sanctions on Canada
| Date | Target | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-27 | Michael Chong MP and the House of Commons Subcommittee on International Human Rights | Retaliation for Canadian Xinjiang sanctions; Chinese MOFA cited "spreading lies" on Xinjiang. | |
| 2021-03-27 | Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project (Canada) | Listed alongside Canadian individuals under PRC countersanctions package. | |
| 2024-03-26 | Garnett Genuis MP and additional Canadian parliamentarians | Cited for alleged interference in China's internal affairs related to IPAC activities. |
Diplomatic Timeline (2024-2026)
KMT defends chairman's visit to China
From sightseeing to immersion: How foreign travelers are redefining tourism in China
Expanding Global Markets and Connecting International Circuits - A Series Commentary on Learning and Implementing President Xi's Important Remarks during the Two Sessions, Part II: Enhancing Economic Resilience
The KMT leader calls for deeper Taiwan-US ties and stability.
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Legislative Tracker
| Bill | Title | Status | Relevance | Last Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-27 | An Act to give effect to the Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tlegohli Got’ine and to make consequential amendments to other Acts | 2nd Reading | ||
| C-34 | An Act to amend the Investment Canada Act | Royal Assent | ||
| C-70 | An Act respecting countering foreign interference | Royal Assent | ||
| C-16 | An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to criminal and correctional matters (child protection, gender-based violence, delays and other measures) | In Committee | ||
| S-7 | An Act to amend the Customs Act and the Preclearance Act, 2016 | 2nd Reading |
