Wang Di
Wang Di is the Chinese Ambassador to Canada, having taken up his post in 2022. He is an advocate for improving Sino-Canadian relations, emphasizing the potential for economic cooperation, including negotiations for a free-trade agreement. In recent statements, he has highlighted the need for Canada to lift restrictions on Chinese investments and has expressed China's willingness to collaborate on various initiatives, including a research station in the Arctic. Wang's diplomatic efforts come amid strained relations between the two countries, exacerbated by issues such as trade disputes and allegations of foreign interference.
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Wang Di is the Chinese Ambassador to Canada who commented on the implications of Canadian warships transiting the Taiwan Strait.
Canadian warship passes through Strait
Taiwan· 2026-05-29
Wang Di is the Chinese Ambassador to Canada who commented on the situation regarding Canadian warships.
Canadian warship transits Taiwan Strait ahead of Chinese minister’s visitTaiwan· 2026-05-29
Wang Di is China's ambassador to Canada who warned that Canada-China relations could be harmed by military actions.
Canadian warship transits Taiwan Strait despite China’s warning
Canada· 2026-05-28
Wang Di, the Chinese Ambassador to Canada, stated that Peking Opera is a treasure of Chinese culture.
中国国家京剧院“欢乐春节”在加拿大举行巡演--国际--人民网
China· 2026-02-14
Wang Di is China’s ambassador to Canada.
Canada and China can achieve a win-win situationCanada· 2025-11-14Chinese Ambassador Wang Di said Beijing was prepared to drop its agricultural tariffs if Ottawa removed its 100-per-cent levies on Chinese EVs.
India joins China in slapping tariffs on Canadian yellow peasCanada· 2025-11-04
Wang Di is the Chinese ambassador who indicated that Beijing might drop agricultural tariffs if Canada removes its levies on electric vehicles.
As trade war drags on, Canadian canola farmers sit on a mountain of seedCanada· 2025-10-24
Wang Di is the Chinese ambassador to Canada who made a public offer regarding tariffs.
Team Canada shoots on its own net in trade talks with ChinaCanada· 2025-10-15
Wang Di reflected on the importance of protecting and researching ethnic cultural heritage.
六十载春华秋实，向未来豪情满怀 _光明网China· 2025-08-23
Wang Di reflected on the importance of protecting and researching ethnic cultural heritage.
六十载春华秋实，向未来豪情满怀——习近平 总书记出席西藏自治区成立60周年庆祝大会鼓舞广大干部群众团结奋进新征程--时政--人民网China· 2025-08-21Wang Di is a history professor at the University of Macau who commented on the friendly aspects of Chengdu for young people.
El auge de una ciudad ofrece pistas sobre el futuro económico de China
Honduras· 2025-07-01
China’s ambassador to Canada Wang Di said Canada’s 100-per-cent tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles are preventing the sort of investment here.
Carney agrees to high-level talks with Beijing on resolving Canada-China trade warCanada· 2025-06-06
Wang Di, China’s envoy to Canada, cautioned against the formation of geopolitical blocs.
Beijing envoy urges Ottawa to end tariffs on Chinese EVs and warns against ‘Cold War mentality’Canada· 2025-06-05
Wang Di is the Chinese ambassador in Ottawa who spoke about forming a partnership with Canada.
What China, India, UK and others want from Canada's election
United Kingdom· 2025-04-29
China’s ambassador to Canada, Wang Di, stated that Beijing is open to resuming free-trade talks with Canada.
Mark Carney rejects boosting trade ties with China, points to EuropeCanada· 2025-03-26
Wang Di is China's Ambassador to Canada and spoke during an interview at the Chinese embassy in Ottawa.
Letters to the editor, March 23: ‘Let’s transform geopolitical obstacles into strategic advantages. Elbows up’Canada· 2025-03-23
Wang Di is the Chinese Ambassador to Canada discussing the prospects of improving China-Canada relations.
Full transcript of The Globe and Mail’s exclusive interview with Chinese Ambassador Wang DiCanada· 2025-03-21Wang Di is China's Ambassador to Canada and is involved in negotiating a free-trade agreement with Ottawa.
China ‘ready to move forward’ in relations with Canada, envoy saysCanada· 2025-03-21
