Follow Canada Investment Immigration and Canada News: On the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Canada, historical photos of the late former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau's visit to China 43 years ago were recently exhibited at the Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling in Beijing.
The late former Canadian Prime Minister, Mr. Pierre Trudeau, was elected Prime Minister of Canada three consecutive times from 1968 to 1984. On October 13, 1970, under his leadership and efforts, Canada and China officially established diplomatic relations. In October 1973, he visited China as the Prime Minister of Canada and was warmly received by Party and state leaders including Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, Deng Xiaoping, and Li Xiannian.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Mr. Trudeau's visit to China. To commemorate this unforgettable history and further promote the comprehensive development of China-Canada friendship, this photo exhibition was organized by Chinese students and Canadian friends to pass on the friendship between the two countries to the younger generation of China and Canada. The exhibition features nearly 50 authentic, previously unpublished historical photos cherished for years by Mr. Petter Bregg, the photographer who accompanied Mr. Trudeau during his visit to China. These include precious group photos taken during meetings with older-generation Party and state leaders such as Zhou Enlai, Deng Xiaoping, and Li Xiannian, presenting the historical moments that witnessed the friendship between China and Canada 40 years ago. The exhibition received strong support from the Canadian International School of Beijing and the Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling.
