"Canada's decision to impose increased customs duties on Chinese electric vehicles goes against the spirit of free trade and is not conducive to the healthy development of trade and economic cooperation between the two countries," Wang said on Friday on the margins of the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Peru's Lima.
The Chinese minister also stated that Canada must fully comply with World Trade Organization (WTO) regulations and remove discriminatory and restrictive measures against Chinese goods.
At the same time, Wang noted that China and Canada did not have any fundamental conflicts of interest and expressed hope that Canada would objectively and rationally consider China's development.
"During your latest visit to China, we held a productive exchange of views on ways to improve and develop Chinese-Canadian relations. We have made significant progress, sending a positive message that benefits the people of both countries," the Chinese top diplomat said, adding that the bilateral relations faced different obstacles at times, so it was necessary to strengthen them and overcome issues.
The APEC summit is being held on November 15-16. Peru's 2024 APEC chairmanship prioritizes boosting trade and investment cooperation, reducing the unregulated sector of the economy, and promoting sustainable economic growth.