Mark Carney arrived in China today seeking closer ties, but President Xi Jinping did not appear, send a greeting, or publicly acknowledge the visit

BEIJING — Mark Carney arrived in China today seeking closer ties, but President Xi Jinping did not appear, send a greeting, or publicly acknowledge the visit. The muted reception underscored an uncomfortable reality: Beijing sees Canada as useful, not important.

Turns out admiration isn’t the same as influence.

BEIJING — Mark Carney arrived in China today seeking closer ties, but President Xi Jinping did not appear, send a greeting, or publicly acknowledge the visit. The muted reception underscored an uncomfortable reality: Beijing sees Canada as useful, not important.

Turns out… pic.twitter.com/eVqDS2UvZT

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