Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting China this week for the first time in nearly a decade to rebuild strained relations and reduce Canada’s reliance on the United States.

He aims to double Canada’s non-U.S. exports over the next decade amid rising American tariffs and trade tensions.

Carney plans to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and other officials to expand cooperation on trade, energy, and global security.

Two Canadian lawmakers cut short a trip to Taiwan ahead of the visit to avoid sending mixed diplomatic signals, though Canada’s policy on Taiwan remains unchanged, the AP has reported.

The visit is part of Canada’s broader strategy to diversify trade partnerships and strengthen its economy in a time of global trade disruption.