For the first time in nearly a decade, the Canadian prime minister will fly to China this week. Mark Carney is looking to improve Canada’s overall relationship with Beijing, but boosting trade is at the top of his agenda. Carney’s government says it’s aiming to double non-US exports over the next 10 years. This will be a tricky visit for the prime minister, however, because of the risks that come with moving closer to China. The World’s Matthew Bell reports.
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