Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) meets with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau inBeijing, Aug 31, 2016.[Photo/Xinhua]

　　President says Beijing, Ottawa should boost energy, financial and technologicalcooperation

　　President Xi Jinping called for linking China's and Canada's development strategies andpromoting a series of "landmark projects", while meeting on Wednesday with Canadian PrimeMinister Justin Trudeau.

　　The president said both countries should strengthen cooperation in fields such as energy,financial services, technological innovation and equipment manufacturing.

　　Leaders from both countries should maintain exchanges of views and coordination on issues ofcommon concern, Xi added.

　　Trudeau is on an eight-day visit to China, which is Canada's second-largest trading partner, andhe will attend the G20 Leaders Summit in Hangzhou.

　　Meanwhile, the two countries will establish an annual dialogue between both heads ofgovernment to boost bilateral relations and exchanges of views on international affairs, PremierLi Keqiang said while meeting with Trudeau on Wednesday.

　　Both sides agreed to enhance high-level engagement, exchanges and communication based onmutual respect and equality, Li said.

　　Both countries have great potential for cooperation, especially in high-tech and agricultural fields,Li said.

　　"We agreed to conduct feasibility research for a free trade zone as soon as possible and ...safeguard trade liberalization and investment facilitation," he added.

　　Trudeau said, "Renewing our relationship with China is extremely important for Canada." He alsovowed to boost the stability of ties and frequency of meetings.

　　"China will play a central role in shaping the global landscape in the years to come, and it's in thebest of our countries' interest to develop a stronger partnership," Trudeau said.

　　He said both countries agreed to expand trade and investments in energy, clean technology andagriculture as well as improve people-to-people ties such as tourism and cultural exchanges.Both sides will cooperate in climate change, environmental conservation, judicial training, genderequality and support for the UN peace-keeping operations, Trudeau added.

　　Ruan Zongze, executive vice-president of the China Institute of International Studies, saidTrudeau's trip can boost trade and economic cooperation, as well as intensive people-to-peopleexchanges such as tourism and education.