Chinese president calls for stronger cooperation with Canada

BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Canadian Governor General David Johnston in Beijing on Thursday, urging both countries to expand cooperation in such areas as trade, law enforcement, technology and culture, and launch negotiations on a free trade agreement at an early date.

Xi called on both sides to respect each other's core interests and major concerns, to boost progress of China-Canada strategic partnership.