
How is Mark Carney preparing for US-Canada trade talks?
From World Today by China Plus
April 22, 2026 · 52 min
About this episode
The episode discusses various international issues including trade talks between the US and Canada, Taiwan's canceled trip, and Japan's political provocations.
① We take a look at Mozambican President Daniel Chapo’s China visit and the outlook of cooperation between the two sides. (00:55) ② Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te has canceled a trip to Eswatini after some countries denied overflight permission for his aircraft. Why are those countries justified to do so? (15:53) ③ Japan’s Sanae Takaichi has sent a ritual offering to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine. Why is this action a provocation against international justice? (24:40) ④ Canada’s Mark Carney has announced a 24-people advisory committee on economic ties with the United States, as Ottawa braces for trade talks with Washington. How does the talks’ prospect look? (33:00) ⑤ We explore how city-based amateur soccer games across China are translating into real economic activities? (40:35)
Topics covered
- US-Canada trade relations
- China-Mozambique cooperation
- Taiwan overflight issues
- Japanese political actions
- Amateur soccer in China
Keywords
- Mark Carney
- trade talks
- China
- Taiwan
- Japan
- soccer
- economic activities
Mentioned in this episode
Places: United States, Canada, Eswatini, Yasukuni Shrine, China
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