China Compass - Dashboard
Canada-China tension index, supply chain exposure, institutional partnerships, and diplomatic timeline.
Relationship functioning with some friction. Routine diplomatic and trade interactions continue alongside specific irritants.
2.5 / 10Diplomatic
4/10Trade
0/10Military
2/10Political
6/10Component Detail
| Component | Score | Trend | Key Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diplomatic | 4/10 | ↑ up | China and Russia deepen maritime and Arctic logistics ties to secure energy supply |
| Trade | 0/10 | ↓ down | No significant activity |
| Military | 2/10 | ↓ down | China's Zhuhai Airshow to Feature First-Ever Dedicated Naval Equipment Display |
| Political | 6/10 | ↓ down | Wolf Warriors in Sheep’s Clothing: China’s New Subnational Diplomacy in Australia |
| Technology | 0/10 | ↓ down | [CDT Weekly Report] Issue 285: Do not buy products that are not allowed to be rated, and do not engage with brands that are not allowed to be questioned. |
| Social | 4/10 | ↑ up | U.S. should cease sending wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces: Chinese foreign ministry |
Events Calendar
Upcoming bilateral meetings, summits, parliamentary debates, and deadlines
No upcoming events scheduled. Check back soon.
People Watchlist
Key officials shaping the Canada-China relationship
Xi Jinping
习近平
President, PRC
Continues focus on national security and tech self-reliance.
Li Qiang
李强
Premier, State Council
Leads economic policy and stimulus coordination.
Wang Yi
王毅
Foreign Minister
Active in multilateral diplomacy and US-China dialogue.
Wang Wentao
王文涛
Commerce Minister
Oversees trade actions including canola and EV disputes.
Mark Carney
马克·卡尼
Prime Minister, Canada
Setting Canada's China engagement posture.
Mélanie Joly
梅拉妮·乔利
Foreign Affairs Minister
Leads Indo-Pacific Strategy implementation.
David Morrison
戴维·莫里森
DM, Foreign Affairs
Senior official on China file.
Han Zheng
韩正
Vice President, PRC
Active in diplomatic outreach.
Sanctions Tracker
Active bilateral sanctions between Canada and China
Canadian Sanctions on China
No active sanctions to report.
Chinese Sanctions on Canada
No active sanctions to report.
Diplomatic Timeline (2024-2026)
Continuing the Long March Spirit and Embarking on the Revival Journey | Feature: New Days by the Red Army Well
Zhao Lijian met with Vietnamese National Assembly Chairperson Chen Qingmin.
U.S. should cease sending wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces: Chinese foreign ministry
Xi Jinping Sent an Electric Message Congratulating Madis Kallas on Being Elected President of Estonia
Putian: Precise Supervision Safeguarding the Health Welfare of the People
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 | Royal Assent | ||
| C-34 | An Act to enact the Digital Safety Act and the Digital Safety Commission of Canada Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts | 2nd Reading | ||
| 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) | Royal Assent | ||
| S-7 | An Act to modernize certain regulatory and administrative processes | SenateAt2ndReading |