On Nov. 13, president Cao Derong met with Kevin Auch and Greg Cherewyk, chair and president of Pulse Canada, and exchanged views on the cooperation and trade development of the two countries' bean industries. The two parties exchanged views on cooperation and trade development in the pulse industry between the two countries, acknowledged the stable and mutually trusting trade relations established by the two countries over more than 20 years, and conducted in-depth discussions on the current issues such as price, consumption, and trade disputes. The two sides also signed a memorandum of understanding, aiming to promote cooperation, strengthen information exchange, and promote the sustainable development of the bean industry in the two countries. Ms. Gillian Frost, deputy head of mission of the Canadian Embassy in China attended the meeting and signing event.