Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 5, 2017. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

President Xi Jinping said Tuesday China and Canada should explore new ideas and take active measures to achieve more substantial progress in bilateral ties.

Xi made the remarks while meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is paying an official visit to China from Dec. 3 to Dec. 7.