China expects new govt of Canada to advance ties

Beijing expressed hope on Monday that the new Canadian government would maintain an objective and rational perception toward China, and adopt a positive, pragmatic policy to improve bilateral relations.

Mark Carney, former governor of the Canadian central bank and Bank of England, who succeeded Justin Trudeau as the leader of the ruling Liberal Party, is set to become Canada's prime minister and form a new government following his election victory on Sunday.

During a news conference on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning congratulated Carney on his election and reiterated China's long-standing position of fostering bilateral ties based on mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit.