Chrystia Freeland has officially launched her campaign to lead Canada, positioning herself as a strong candidate to challenge US President-elect Donald Trump. The former finance minister aims to helm the governing Liberal Party following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation announcement on January 6. Freeland is considered a leading contender, competing with Mark Carney, a former central banker.
In the United States, Vice President-elect JD Vance met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng to discuss pressing issues such as fentanyl and trade. This meeting took place in Washington on the eve of Donald Trump's inauguration for a second term. Han Zheng is expected to attend the inaugural ceremony, which has been relocated indoors due to subfreezing temperatures in the capital.