China shrugs off Canada ‘interference’ concerns ahead of summit

Summary

• China denied allegations of interfering in Canadian affairs following Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to raise the issue with President Xi Jinping at the upcoming APEC summit.
• Carney stated he would discuss broadening bilateral trade & the principle of non-interference during his meeting in Shenzhen next week.
• A 2025 Canadian public inquiry identified China as the most active perpetrator of foreign interference targeting Canada's democratic institutions.
• The inquiry concluded China viewed Canada as a high-priority target & meddled in the 2019 & 2021 federal elections.
• Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun asserted China adheres to non-interference principles & has no interest in Canada's internal affairs.
• Federal police have investigated reports of illegal Chinese police stations operating on Canadian soil to harass or intimidate expatriates.
• Carney visited China in January 2026 to restore ties that deteriorated under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
• Carney aims to diversify Canada's foreign trade to reduce US dependence & has designated China & India as key targets.