February 15, 2026 l Dalena Reporters
At the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, February 14, 2026, China’s top diplomat signalled a push to deepen cooperation with Canada while voicing concerns over what Beijing describes as external “interference” in international affairs comments reflecting ongoing shifts in global diplomatic alignments.
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on the sidelines of the high-level security forum in Germany, outlining Beijing’s desire to work with Ottawa to “eliminate interference” and restart exchanges and cooperation across various sectors. Wang’s remarks, reported by the Chinese foreign ministry, were widely seen as an attempt by China to present itself as a stable global partner amid tensions between major powers.
The dialogue comes as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to diversify his country’s trade relationships and reduce dependence on the United States traditionally Canada’s largest ally and trading partner. Recent talks between Ottawa and Beijing have included discussions of a preliminary trade deal that could involve reduced tariffs on Canadian canola exports and visa-free travel for Canadian citizens visiting China.
However, the prospective agreement has provoked pushback in Washington, where U.S. officials have threatened 100 percent tariffs on Canadian products if the deal proceeds saying it risks enabling China to “dump goods” into global markets. In this fraught context, Wang emphasised that cooperation with Canada should proceed independently of unnamed external influences — widely interpreted as a veiled reference to U.S. pressure.
The meeting also highlighted broader tensions involving China’s international posture and Western alliances. Wang has been engaging with European and North American counterparts at the Munich forum amid concerns over global competition, strategic rivalry, and diplomatic distrust. Beijing’s emphasis on partnership with Canada reflects a nuanced effort to broaden its global economic and political footprint while pushing back against narratives that frame China as unpredictable or unstable.
Observers say the outreach could have implications for North American and European diplomacy, particularly as global powers navigate trade disputes, technology competition, and geopolitical alignments in a period of rising uncertainty. If implemented, enhanced cooperation between Ottawa and Beijing could reshape economic and diplomatic balances, even as traditional alliances face strain.