As China’s Foreign Minister Visits Canada, a Former Diplomat Shares Insight on His Personal Life

As China’s foreign minister visits Canada, a former diplomat shares insight on his personal life

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi is described as a “very senior trusted hand” who is also “very interesting,” according to a former Canadian diplomat who has met him on more than one occasion.

Wang Yi calls for stronger China–Canada partnership

Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that China looks forward to working with Canada to jointly advance a new China–Canada strategic partnership, News.Az reports, citing China Daily. He made the remarks during talks with former Canadian prime minister Jean Chretien. Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that Chretien had initiated what he described as the “g…